Hello,
I am rather late in writing as I have spent the evening
composing letters to Rt Hon J Smith, MP re Maurice’s treatment and to my
“point of contact” at South Wales Police requesting a list of articles removed
from my house on 22 June and complaining about lack of adherence to correct procedures
during a two day long search here.
I understand that Maurice’s hearing will be via video
link which is a great pity as it will not afford the judge an opportunity to
see how very unwell Maurice is, evident by his appearance. He continues to
suffer almost constant pain owing to his extensive arthritis, unhealed pelvic
fracture and intestinal pain. He really should not be held in prison awaiting
trial. Considering his age and health, it is inhuman and disproportionate to
his alleged crime. This evening he sounded very tired having spent the
afternoon with psychiatrists. This is worrying bearing in mind the line of
questioning to which I was subjected on 22 June. However, I take heart from my
image of the psychiatrists who spent the afternoon with Maurice needing at
least counselling by their own personal psychiatrists.
My friends from overseas are shocked (as shocked as I was)
to learn the extent of police powers here. Few people realise that a warrant is
unnecessary to search one’s house.
Kirstie