Hicham’s legal case is still ongoing after a second hearing was held on September 3rd at Nottingham Crown Court. The hearing went well and a date for a “legal arguments” hearing and a trial has been set for the end of November 2008. In a positive development, the more serious of the two charges that the prosecution intended to bring against him has now been dropped. The judge also raised the matter of the public interest value of prosecuting Hicham, a point which has already been made by the Free Hich campaign and many members of the legal profession.

Following the hearing, Hicham was interviewed by local and national media about the progress and expressed his delight that the case was drawing nearer to a conclusion. He was also pleased that he was now having his day in court after initially being denied this right by the Home Office’s attempts to deport him.

Hicham continues to need urgent financial assistance with his legal costs, please donate generously if you can. (Details can be found here).