The phrase "adding that the defence" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when introducing additional information or clarification regarding a defense in a legal context or argument.
Example: "The lawyer presented her case, adding that the defence had substantial evidence to support their claims."
Alternatives: "noting that the defense" or "stating that the defense".
"Ilham's case is an example of someone being convicted for speaking freely," Tohti's lawyer, Li Fangping, said by phone, adding that the defence would appeal against the verdict.
"It is very important, quite aside from trying to show Americans that he's [Obama is] leading, that he shows other countries he's committed," Cordesman said, adding that the defence officials from abroad were in many cases more involved in setting policy than their US military counterparts.
This was at the request of the UN, an Israeli government official said, adding that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) would act against any breach.
Mr Cameron said a "full defence review and spending review" would take place under a Conservative government, adding: "That's the right time to make the final decision".
He said the applications for an ipna could only be made by an agency such as a local authority, adding: "That is in fact a defence against inappropriate use.
"People forced out of their homes need to know why," said McCarthy as she attacked flood defence spending under the coalition, adding that the Environment Department's approach to flood defences was panicked and patchwork.
He nonetheless added that "the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) are free to attack after any fire if there is any".
He called for the strengthening of North Korea's defence capabilities, adding that the country's dignity and the people's happiness depend on "the gun barrel".
"We are moving from known extremes to unknown extremes," he said, adding that the government's review of flood defences, announced after the earlier floods in Cumbria, was crucial.
"The regime sent messengers from every direction, offering the father a lot of sexy deals, that he was going to be vice-president and offering Manaf the ministry of defence," the friend said, adding that the Damascus government's recent public acknowledgement of Tlass's departure probably reflected its acceptance that he is not coming back.
Judge Geoffrey Rivlin QC agreed, and formally ordered her acquittal on both counts, adding that her defence costs should be paid out of public funds.
