March 4, 2005
http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/story.jsp?sectionid=1260&storyid=2757938
PRIME Minister John Howard today said he was concerned about some aspects of the case of accused drug smuggler Schapelle Corby in the Indonesian courts.
Corby denies allegations she smuggled 4.1 kg of cannabis leaf and heads into Bali's Denpasar Airport in her boogie board bag last October.
Mr Howard said he did not know the truth of the matter.
He had been advised that the case was being conducted in accordance with Indonesian court and legal procedures and was following the case, he said.
"I've taken a personal interest in the sense that I have been concerned on the face of it about some aspects of it," Mr Howard told radio 2GB.
"I choose my words very carefully because I have to respect the legal system of another country."
However, Mr Howard said he sympathised with Corby irrespective of whether she was guilty or otherwise, which was as yet unknown.
"The strain and physical distress, mental trauma is immense," he said.
The Government was aware of its obligations and would do everything it could to advocate her interest.
AAP
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