eventually identified by two tiny fragments of bone. to date, this trial has been dominated by discussions about the weapon, a surface to air missile, used to shoot the passengerjet out of the sky and the four fugitive suspects. earlier this year, the court visited the wreckage recovered from the crash site. over the next three weeks, families from eight nations will testify here. they come from canada, the united states, the uk, germany, indonesia, malaysia, australia and, of course, the netherlands. this time has been allocated to ensure the enormity, the gravity of their personal loss is reflected in these criminal proceedings. along with the anger and frustration, among the families' remaining fears that they won't get justice and those behind the attacks will never take responsibility. a verdict is expected next year. anna holligan, bbc news,