1.   His defence counsel contended that a suspended sentence would enable Chemouil to pay compensation to the victim.

2.   The defence counsel said the defendant had admitted losing his temper on finding out that the girl was under age.

3.   They had been tried without benefit of defence counsel before the Public Tribunal, a special court which was subject to Government influence.

4.   Defence counsel looks for inconsistency between witness statements.

5.   The defence counsel said that appeals would be made against the verdicts.

6.   Defence counsel contended that its only effect on any but a minute lunatic fringe of readers would be horror, revulsion and pity.

7.   Defence counsel, Michael Parroy, said because Jones was a magistrate, he would face a tough time in jail.

8.   Defence counsel stated that Adams had made a full admission.