SUMMARY
34. The U.S. evidence was collected by means of a defective
procedure and, therefore, the evidence must be collected
The
again.
original procedure began in June of 1989 and concluded
December 1990. I am advised and verily believe
in
that it is
estimated that at least a similar time period will be required to
re-collect that evidence and that it may well take
longer in view of the correct procedure
followed.
considerably
which must now be
35. From 6th December 1985 to date, there has been a period of 5
years and 7 months during which the Hong Kong
Government
has
failed to collect
the Malaysian evidence.
returned.
36. Given the Crown's insistence on my joint trial with Tan and
Saniman, the BMFL trial cannot begin until Saniman has
This is not expected to happen for at least one year from August
or September 1991.
to
37. In the meantime, the West LB/Barclays trial is scheduled
begin on 20th January 1992 and has been fixed for six weeks.
If Tan is
convicted, it is estimated any appeal will take 6
months at a minimum, and Leading Counsel for the Hong Kong
Government has stated that the Malaysian
gathered while the West LB trial or appeal is taking place ("LEO
1", pages 25-26). I am advised and verily
evidence cannot be
believe that once
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