233 Court - Part 2
Friday, continued …
"Sir, on behalf of my client I take umbridge with everything that the defendant's lawyer said.A nurse often is a highly qualified dical professional, and my client's sister-in-law, who has traveled from Australia to be with her sister is such a person.She not only holds a university degree in nursing, but post-graduate qualifications in a number of fields including ergency dicine, orthopedics and midwifery."
"She has in her career held roles including the nurse in charge of a small rural hospital, and currently works as a nurse practitioner on a part-ti basis in Australia.Such nurses have rights not only to order dical tests but to prescribe dications.She has been working, with the dical staff since her arrival to have my client discharged from hospital as soon as possible."
"Further, and most importantly the allegation that my client and her husband are not married legally.My client and her husband has proven to authorities here, including immigration and the police that they are legally married, as well as to the legal system in Australia."
"If we have to litigate this point we will, but we can provide to the court, their household registers, their marriage certificate and footage of the issuing of their marriage certificate.The only thing that my client and her husband have not done is had a marriage ceremony for their family and friends.My client's family reside in Australia, and it is being worked out between both families where the wedding ceremony will be.They are legally married."
"As I said a nurse does not matter."
"Sir, all we ask is that you hear from the nurse.Plus, I understand that there is an official from the Australian Embassy here, given Mr Lu and my client are dual citizens.The official, if they know the ins and outs regarding nurse practitioners can provide information, or they are able to obtain the information from the court."
"It is simply wasting the court's ti sir."
"Gentleman, I believe it is in everyone's interest that we hear from Madam Hou's sister-in-law, and if I can obtain the information about a nurse practitioner from Australia, I can then make a judgent about the application."
"Sir, we will require a translator, as Madam Jones only speaks English, and Mr Hou is translating as best he can for his sister-in-law currently"
"If both of you are happy, my assistant speaks English very well, and if both parties agree, he will translate for Madam Jones, rather than delaying matters waiting for a translator being arranged."
"Yes sir" echoed both Alister Nang and the defense lawyer.
Alister Nang, turned to Rosemary, Hou Yi and Anna, and quietly indicated "Mrs Jones, the court will ask you so questions, so you need to go over to the witness ares there" and he pointed in a direction.
Rosemary stood up and walked over to where she was directed.
[translated question] "Can you please tell us your na, where you live and your occupation"
"My na is Rosemary Jones, I reside near Warrnambool in Victoria, Australia.I work part ti as a nurse practitioner and administrative assistant, and care for my children.Once my youngest child starts school next year, I will be returning to working full ti as a nurse." [response is then translated]
[translater question] "What is your connection to the alleged victim in this matter"
"Anna, is the half sister of my husband."[response is then translated]
[translated question] "Can you tell the court what your academic qualifications are?"
"I hold a bachelor of nursing degree, and a masters of nursing science focusing on midwifery from lbourne University, and have additional post-graduate qualifications in ergency dicine and orthopedics, as well as practical experience in theatre and staff managent.I am, under Australian law, been certified as a nurse practitioner entitled in certain circumstances to prescribe dications.Currently I am completing a second master's degree, this ti in ergency dicine, and her been offered the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree.Additionally, during my work, I have been the nurse in charge of a rural hospital." [response is then translated]
[translated question] "In terms of orthopedics what is your experience?"
"I worked for an orthopedic specialist for three years, while obtaining the postgraduate qualification in orthopedics and practical theatre experience.At the sa ti, I was working towards my Masters degree in midwifery on a part ti basis.Subsequently to that, I have, worked in the area on a on and off basis to ensure that my qualifications remain currentI also to the sa presently to retain my other qualifications as current." [response is then translated]
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