Family of Briton Jim Fitton hopeful of his return to UK

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The retired geologist, 66, is due before an Iraqi judge accused over artefacts he took as souvenirs.

The family of a British man facing the death penalty for attempting to remove artefacts from Iraq are hoping he will be released "safe and sound" soon.

The 27-year-old said his relatives "remain hopeful that Jim will be able to continue to articulate himself well as we believe that his innocence is self evident".'Focused on trial' They appeared at a court in Baghdad on Sunday, where they both told the court they had not acted with criminal intent. Mr Fitton said he "suspected" the items he collected were ancient fragments but said there were no guards or signage which said they could not be picked up.Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse, who represents the Bath constituency, said: "I am pleased that the judge has postponed the hearing to allow for additional evidence to be submitted.

 

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