Madeleine McCann's parents may face jail

Daily Telegraph report; says: 'Kate and Gerry McCann could face 12 months in prison if they speak out to defend themselves against a slur campaign in Portugal because of the country's strict secrecy laws, it is claimed. The couple have been the subject of allegations about their alleged role in their daughter's disappearance.

The latest claim is that Madeleine died in a "fatal and mysterious hour and a half" on the night she went missing and that her body may have been stored in a fridge.

Clarence Mitchell, the McCanns' spokesman, said: "Each and every one of these nonsensical allegations causes real pain and hurt for both Gerry and Kate. We just hope that everyone can see these ridiculous rumours for what they are."

Although the McCanns strenuously deny the allegations, as formal suspects they cannot talk about any aspect of the investigation.

IMO - In My Opinion
Kate & Gerry McCann are not allowed to defend themselves in other words. The Portuguese PJ can say whatever they want (and are doing) but there is no come back for their defamatory slurs. The PJ can put forward whatever they wish ... this is somewhat one sided is it not? The McCanns cannot say a word against the slurs ... is so petty ... it has become absurd.