We dressed up again today, complete with our Smith and Wesson bracelets and anklets, and we went to court for a bail hearing. Before we even started, we sent away the lawyer who was meant to be our translator - "Don't worry. We know what you'll sa, and 'God' (read: Ministry of Interior) already pre-ordained the decision." I was quite pleased with myself at the comment, and thought that I must write it down when I get back "home".
And then the shocker.
The judge found yesterday's hearing "irregular", and saw our activities as guaranteed rights - nothing for which we should be punished. Bail granted, so long as the prosecution doesn't get an injunction by 12pm tomorrow (a big if; the prosecution is usually able to get said injunction without effort).
I must confess to being slightly confused by this temporary semi-carriage of "justice".
tarek