Kate McCann asks to be heard
Kate McCann has asked the judge for permission to give evidence in the family's libel case against Goncalo Amaral. The ex-police chief published a book making allegations about Madeleine's disappearance in May 2007.
Gerry McCann hopes to give evidence in libel case
Gerry McCann, the father of missing Madeleine, will return to a Portuguese court today in the hope that he can give evidence in his family's libel case against a former local police chief.
Mr McCann wants to give evidence against Goncalo Amaral, who published a book making allegations about Madeleine's disappearance in May 2007.
The McCanns claim that the former detective's book damaged the hunt for their daughter and exacerbated the family's anguish.
The family stands to gain around £1 million in damages if their case is successful.
Mr McCann was left frustrated after flying to Portugal last week, when proceedings were adjourned because one of Mr Amaral's lawyers could not be present.
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