Woman’s trial suspended in Portugal

A spokeswoman for Fair Trials International confirmed the start of the trial at the Lagos court has been suspended, saying: "This decision follows an urgent application made by Serena's Portuguese lawyer questioning the impartiality of the trial judge. This application will now be assessed by a higher court. If successful, a different judge will hear Serena's case."

Speaking before the trial was suspended, Fair Trials chief executive Jago Russell said: "It beggars belief that Serena Wylde is facing a criminal trial and the threat of months in a foreign jail for making a confidential complaint to a regulatory body.

"This prosecution flies in the face of free speech and puts those in positions of power beyond reproach."