Friday, continued …

"Sir, on behalf of my client I take umbridge with everything that the defendant's lawyer said . A nurse often is a highly qualified medical professional, and my client's sister-in-law, who has traveled from Australia to be with her sister is such a person . She not only holds a university degree in nursing, but post-graduate qualifications in a number of fields including emergency medicine, orthopedics and midwifery . "

"She has in her career held roles including the nurse in charge of a small rural hospital, and currently works as a nurse pract.i.tioner on a part-time basis in Australia . Such nurses have rights not only to order medical tests but to prescribe medications . She has been working, with the medical staff since her arrival to have my client discharged from hospital as soon as possible . "

"Further, and most importantly the allegation that my client and her husband are not married legally . My client and her husband has proven to authorities here, including immigration and the police that they are legally married, as well as to the legal system in Australia . "

"If we have to litigate this point we will, but we can provide to the court, their household registers, their marriage certificate and footage of the issuing of their marriage certificate . The only thing that my client and her husband have not done is had a marriage ceremony for their family and friends . My client's family reside in Australia, and it is being worked out between both families where the wedding ceremony will be . They are legally married . "

"As I said a nurse does not matter . "

"Sir, all we ask is that you hear from the nurse . Plus, I understand that there is an official from the Australian Emba.s.sy here, given Mr Lu and my client are dual citizens . The official, if they know the ins and outs regarding nurse pract.i.tioners can provide information, or they are able to obtain the information from the court . "

"It is simply wasting the court's time sir . "

"Gentleman, I believe it is in everyone's interest that we hear from Madam Hou's sister-in-law, and if I can obtain the information about a nurse pract.i.tioner from Australia, I can then make a judgement about the application . "

"Sir, we will require a translator, as Madam Jones only speaks English, and Mr Hou is translating as best he can for his sister-in-law currently"

"If both of you are happy, my a.s.sistant speaks English very well, and if both parties agree, he will translate for Madam Jones, rather than delaying matters waiting for a translator being arranged . "

"Yes sir" echoed both Alister Nang and the defense lawyer .

Alister Nang, turned to Rosemary, Hou Yi and Anna, and quietly indicated "Mrs Jones, the court will ask you some questions, so you need to go over to the witness ares there" and he pointed in a direction .

Rosemary stood up and walked over to where she was directed .

[translated question] "Can you please tell us your name, where you live and your occupation"

"My name is Rosemary Jones, I reside near Warrnambool in Victoria, Australia . I work part time as a nurse pract.i.tioner and administrative a.s.sistant, and care for my children . Once my youngest child starts school next year, I will be returning to working full time as a nurse . " [response is then translated]

[translater question] "What is your connection to the alleged victim in this matter"

"Anna, is the half sister of my husband . " [response is then translated]

[translated question] "Can you tell the court what your academic qualifications are?"

"I hold a bachelor of nursing degree, and a masters of nursing science focusing on midwifery from Melbourne University, and have additional post-graduate qualifications in emergency medicine and orthopedics, as well as practical experience in theatre and staff management . I am, under Australian law, been certified as a nurse pract.i.tioner ent.i.tled in certain circ.u.mstances to prescribe medications . Currently I am completing a second master's degree, this time in emergency medicine, and her been offered the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree . Additionally, during my work, I have been the nurse in charge of a rural hospital . " [response is then translated]

[translated question] "In terms of orthopedics what is your experience?"

"I worked for an orthopedic specialist for three years, while obtaining the postgraduate qualification in orthopedics and practical theatre experience . At the same time, I was working towards my Masters degree in midwifery on a part time basis . Subsequently to that, I have, worked in the area on a on and off basis to ensure that my qualifications remain current I also to the same presently to retain my other qualifications as current . " [response is then translated]

Friday, continued … Sir, on behalf of my client I take umbridge with everything that the defendants lawyer said . A nurse often is a highly qualified medical professional, and my clients sister-in-law, who has traveled from Australia to be with her sister is such a person . She not only holds a university degree in nursing, but post-graduate qualifications in a number of fields including emergency medicine, orthopedics and midwifery . She has in her career held roles including the nurse in charge of a small rural hospital, and currently works as a nurse pract.i.tioner on a part-time basis in Australia . Such nurses have rights not only to order medical tests but to prescribe medications . She has been working, with the medical staff since her arrival to have my client discharged from hospital as soon as possible . Further, and most importantly the allegation that my client and her husband are not married legally . My client and her husband has proven to authorities here, including immigration and the police that they are legally married, as well as to the legal system in Australia . If we have to litigate this point we will, but we can provide to the court, their household registers, their marriage certificate and footage of the issuing of their marriage certificate . The only thing that my client and her husband have not done is had a marriage ceremony for their family and friends . My clients family reside in Australia, and it is being worked out between both families where the wedding ceremony will be . They are legally married . As I said a nurse does not matter . Sir, all we ask is that you hear from the nurse . Plus, I understand that there is an official from the Australian Emba.s.sy here, given Mr Lu and my client are dual citizens . The official, if they know the ins and outs regarding nurse pract.i.tioners can provide information, or they are able to obtain the information from the court . It is simply wasting the courts time sir . Gentleman, I believe it is in everyones interest that we hear from Madam Hous sister-in-law, and if I can obtain the information about a nurse pract.i.tioner from Australia, I can then make a judgement about the application . Sir, we will require a translator, as Madam Jones only speaks English, and Mr Hou is translating as best he can for his sister-in-law currently If both of you are happy, my a.s.sistant speaks English very well, and if both parties agree, he will translate for Madam Jones, rather than delaying matters waiting for a translator being arranged . Yes sir echoed both Alister Nang and the defense lawyer . Alister Nang, turned to Rosemary, Hou Yi and Anna, and quietly indicated Mrs Jones, the court will ask you some questions, so you need to go over to the witness ares there and he pointed in a direction . Rosemary stood up and walked over to where she was directed [translated question] Can you please tell us your name, where you live and your occupation My name is Rosemary Jones, I reside near Warrnambool in Victoria, Australia . I work part time as a nurse pract.i.tioner and administrative a.s.sistant, and care for my children . Once my youngest child starts school next year, I will be returning to working full time as a nurse . [response is then translated] [translater question] What is your connection to the alleged victim in this matter Anna, is the half sister of my husband . [response is then translated] [translated question] Can you tell the court what your academic qualifications are? I hold a bachelor of nursing degree, and a masters of nursing science focusing on midwifery from Melbourne University, and have additional post-graduate qualifications in emergency medicine and orthopedics, as well as practical experience in theatre and staff management . I am, under Australian law, been certified as a nurse pract.i.tioner ent.i.tled in certain circ.u.mstances to prescribe medications . Currently I am completing a second masters degree, this time in emergency medicine, and her been offered the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree . Additionally, during my work, I have been the nurse in charge of a rural hospital . [response is then translated] [translated question] In terms of orthopedics what is your experience? I worked for an orthopedic specialist for three years, while obtaining the postgraduate qualification in orthopedics and practical theatre experience . At the same time, I was working towards my Masters degree in midwifery on a part time basis . Subsequently to that, I have, worked in the area on a on and off basis to ensure that my qualifications remain current I also to the same presently to retain my other qualifications as current . [response is then translated]