41.   Alex Vercauteren, the second man to order the murder, received a life sentence without parole, the most severe punishment possible under Belgian law.

42.   Belgian law allows for inmates to be released for good conduct after serving half their sentence.

43.   Belgian law does not permit non-governmental organisations and non profit-making associations to have financial, trade or industrial links with such a type of company.

44.   The unusual Belgian law has attracted numerous legal suits, including one pending against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

45.   Under Belgian law he can be held for five days, until Wednesday, when he must appear before a judge.

46.   Under Belgian law the two can be held for five days, until Wednesday, when they must appear before a judge.

47.   Under Belgian law, an inmate who has served at least a third of a sentence can apply for parole.

48.   Under Belgian law, acts of vandalism can be punished with prison sentences of between one week and one year.

49.   Under Belgian law, Claes enjoys immunity from prosecution.

50.   Under Belgian law, Pinneau-Valencienne could be held in temporary custody for five days, until Wednesday, when he must appear before a judge.