Jamie Leek’s parents, Lydia and Chris, have been waiting for three years for closure after their son was knocked down and killed by a motorbike on Zante on June 5, 2012, his ninth birthday. Spyridon Koklas, the man who caused their son’s death is facing trial on Tuesday, but despite having paid 3,500 pounds in flights, accomodation and legal costs they still fear that the case may be adjourned.

Chris Leek, the boy’s father, says that there’s a chance that the case may be delayed if the defendant asks for the trial to be postponed, especially if new evidence comes to light or he wants to call a new witness. “In Greece, there are preliminary procedures before the case comes to court, so it can take two, three or even four years to be heard,” he says.

The couple enlisted the help of Prime Minister David Cameron after Greek authorities had found the young boy’s death to be unlawful but had not prosecuted anyone. Cameron sent the couple a letter confirming that justice would be served.

Family, friends and colleagues even set up a Facebook page, Justice for Jamie, to help cover the couple’s expenses during the drawn out legal proceedings for their dead son.