Darn.. thought this was a dance thread. Was interested in looking for a tango teacher.

But since I glanced through this...

"...Judges reasoned that there was insufficient evidence to convict the man as the only ‘proof’ of an affair having taken place had come from the housemaid – who was not in court."
- Note: She was not in court to be cross examined to determine the truth of her statement - therefore, little evidential weight to be attached to that statement.

"However, the woman was found guilty on the basis of her own earlier confession"
- That confession was unfortunately cogent enough evidence. She wasn't in court, was not represented, didn't argue that the confession was involuntary and made under duress, etc. She may not be legally represented but could have turned up in court and informed the judges of her real situation. Arguably, she didn't turn up due to fear, etc.. but how to defend her? It's not only her rights considered but the other party's as well. The judges' hands are tied too.

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