1.   But most of these investigations were small, and those accused pleaded guilty and paid a fine.

2.   In an inquisitorial system, a trial is mandatory when a defendant is charged with a crime, even if the accused pleads guilty.

3.   It was not clear from the report if and how the accused pleaded.

4.   Mr Tallentire said although the accused pleaded guilty and did not do it for money, the sentence had to reflect the seriousness of the offence.

5.   The accused pleaded guilty to the charge.

6.   The New Sunday Times also learnt that the prosecuting officers have been advised to urge the court for deterrent sentences even if the accused pleads guilty to the charge.

7.   A prosecution spokesman said the move was designed to ascertain whether the accused can plead for clemency on grounds of diminished responsibility.

8.   Xinhua said all three accused had pleaded guilty.

9.   The accused pleaded not guilty.

10.   The accused pleads not guilty.