Mr Ponder is believed to be the partner of Rachel Dougall, with whom he has a daughter.

BBC: Bali drug trial: Julian Ponder could face lesser sentence

Ms Dougall and Mr Ponder are believed to be a couple from Brighton with a young daughter.

BBC: Paul Beales (left) and Rachel Dougall, two of the suspects.

Prosecutors in Bali had sought a seven-year prison term for Mr Ponder.

BBC: Julian Ponder jailed for six years for Bali drug possession

Prosecutors suggested the lighter sentence because Mr Ponder has no prior convictions and also because he still has an opportunity to change his ways.

BBC: Bali drug trial: Julian Ponder could face lesser sentence

Mrs Sandiford and Mr Ponder face the same charge as Mr Beales, while Ms Dougall has been accused of failing to report the crime of possessing drugs and of drug possession.

BBC: Paul Beales (left) and Rachel Dougall, two of the suspects.

Mr Ponder made his first court appearance on Thursday.

BBC: Lindsay Sandiford

Mr Ponder's trial is one of two continuing.

BBC: Bali drug trial: Julian Ponder could face lesser sentence

Mr Ponder has already appeared in court.

BBC: Rachel Dougall and Julian Ponder

This is the vicious circle for Mr Blair to ponder as he basks in the Tuscan sun.

ECONOMIST: Peer pressure

Which leaves Mr Chirac to ponder the tea-leaves.

ECONOMIST: France

Mr Lucas heads off with another question to ponder: is it already far too late to start queuing for a seat in the Wilson Room?

BBC: Scaffolding and doling out rope

In these passages all Mr Kennedy's knowledge, skill and historical wisdom come together in observations that every reader will want to ponder and re-ponder.

ECONOMIST: American history