Judge hands back translated Ian Bailey murder judgement because of continuing 'translation issues'

The High Court heard there were continuing issues with a fresh translation of a “difficult to follow” French court judgement, in which Ian Bailey was found guilty of Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder.

Judge hands back translated Ian Bailey murder judgement because of continuing 'translation issues'
Fri, 20 Dec, 2019 - 15:56
Olga Cronin

A fresh translation of a “difficult to follow” French court judgement, in which Ian Bailey was found guilty of Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder in absentia, was handed back to the State today after the High Court heard there were continuing issues with it.

Mr Bailey was not in court for today's brief hearing.

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