Mark Spragg, Hanningfield's solicitor, said: "This was an important case.
Mr Maurice Shaffner, the county prosecuting solicitor, said that the accused man was not legally represented.
Neil O'May, the Guardian's solicitor, said: "This was always a misconceived application for source material.
Ben found out when his solicitor said, "Well, you know it's going to be murder now.
Jawaid Luqmani, RT's solicitor, said: "It is an issue of principle.
In a statement after his arrest in January, the solicitor said that the allegations had been made by two women.
Imran Khan, their solicitor, said Kouao's evidence was a missed opportunity.
His solicitor said he would be "instantly recognised" if he tried to leave the country and would be "instantly apprehended".
Dakarayi Mtisi, an immigration solicitor, said: "There are thousands of people from countries with oppressive regimes waiting on this case.
Government departments, councils and quangos may also be challenged in court over the release of receipts, one solicitor said.
Leon Probert's defence solicitor said "emotions were inevitably high", while Stuart George, defending Ms Probert, insisted her actions were "retaliatory".
