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Two Thomas Cook employees are due to stand trial in Greece over the deaths of two children on the island of Corfu. Two Thomas Cook employees have gone on trial in Greece accused of the manslaughter of two children on the island of Corfu.
Nicola Gibson and Richard Carson are on trial along with ten Greek nationals, after the deaths of Robert Shepherd, six, and his sister Christianne.Nicola Gibson and Richard Carson are on trial along with ten Greek nationals, after the deaths of Robert Shepherd, six, and his sister Christianne.
Robert and Christianne, seven, died in October 2006 from carbon monoxide poisoning at a holiday apartment.Robert and Christianne, seven, died in October 2006 from carbon monoxide poisoning at a holiday apartment.
Their father Neil, 38, of Horbury, West Yorkshire, and partner Ruth Beatson, 28, survived the incident. The defendants are all charged with manslaughter by negligence.
The trial is expected to open at 0700 GMT (0900 local time). The children's father Neil, 38, of Horbury, West Yorkshire, and partner Ruth Beatson, 28, were alsoin the apartment but survived the incident.
During the trial, the jury will hear evidence on whether Ms Gibson, 25, and Mr Carson, 27, carried out the correct safety assessments at the apartment.
The family were on half term holiday when the incident happened at the Louis Corcyra Beach Hotel where they were staying.The family were on half term holiday when the incident happened at the Louis Corcyra Beach Hotel where they were staying.
All four were staying in a bungalow at the Corcyra Hotel in CorfuAll four were staying in a bungalow at the Corcyra Hotel in Corfu
The couple only became aware the children had died in the bungalow after they were treated for the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. A chambermaid found the bodies.
In the year following their deaths a memorial garden was opened in memory of the young brother and sister at Horbury Primary School, Horbury, West Yorkshire, as a tribute to the former pupils. The couple only became aware the children had died in the bungalow when they came round from treatment for the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
In the year following their deaths a memorial garden was opened in memory of the brother and sister, who were known as Bobby and Christi, at Horbury Primary School, in Horbury, near Wakefield, as a tribute to the former pupils.
Head teacher John Wright said: "The garden is a beautiful tribute to two children who added so much to the school and are remembered fondly by their friends and school employees."Head teacher John Wright said: "The garden is a beautiful tribute to two children who added so much to the school and are remembered fondly by their friends and school employees."