former Policeman charged in connection with the death of a British woman.

The trial of Tony Bukhari, who is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of former Royal Gazette sub-editor Liz Cadell, is now scheduled to start next year.

Puisne Judge Norma Wade-Miller adjourned the proceedings until January 4, for mention.

Crown counsel Patrick Doherty said the case was due to begin yesterday, but the defence team had had difficulty in arranging for an expert witness.

Ms Cadell died on May 31, 1997 after taking an overdose of aspirin. Mr.

Bukhari, who denies manslaughter, is accused of not aiding her after she had taken the pills.

SEXUAL ASSAULT TRIAL TO START TODAY CTS Sexual assault trial to start today Meanwhile, the sexual assault trial against a man who allegedly used a substance to stupefy a woman before attacking her, is to begin today.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of the attack on the woman on May 2 this year.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge of "with intent to facilitate the commission of a sexual assault did administer a stupefying or overpowering thing, and to sexual assault''.