His defence team will publish its full argument at 10am.

The first trial had a defence team of five and was marked by discord among lawyers.

Bamber's defence team has since produced expert testimony to challenge each of the key issues.

Assange's defence team had so far been provided by prosecutors with only incomplete evidence, he said.

"Folks are offering to have the defence team for meals at their homes," he added.

A high profile member of the committee was part of Hussein's defence team.

One member of the defence team, who asked not to be named, told Reuters:

So far the defence team have pursued a twin track.

The rector barely had 10 days to find himself a defence team and no money to do it with.

January 9 2007 Hoey will not take the stand to give evidence, his defence team tells the court.