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Breaking news, press releases and expert analysis on legal issues, wrongful detentions, and travel risks in the UAE and surrounding regions. Our press releases are reported on television, radio and print media across the world.
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Caution: Do not use marijuana (or other prohibited drugs) before traveling to the UAE
Most travellers are aware that using drugs within the UAE is a serious crime, but may not be aware that having marijuana residue in their...
Detained in Dubai
May 13, 20161 min read
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Clearance process following a court judgment
Once a judgment has been fulfilled, whether it be paying a fine or serving a prison sentence, the Courts should automatically process the...
Detained in Dubai
May 13, 20161 min read
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Cautions: Reporting Crime in Dubai can backfire
While it is very important that crime is reported, over the years we have received many complaints from foreign nationals who have been...
Detained in Dubai
May 12, 20162 min read
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Where a guilty plea is the most sensible option and how we help smooth the path..
In less serious criminal cases, it is sometimes more sensibly to enter a guilty plea even if the accused feels that they are innocent. ...
Detained in Dubai
May 12, 20162 min read
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Partnerships, Sponsors & the Expat Scapegoat. Challenges of the average expat Entrepreneur....
Seen from the outside, with its relative political and economic stability, generally favourable rankings as an investment destination,...
Detained in Dubai
May 12, 20163 min read
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Expats in the UAE flee debt with intention to return
Foreign nationals in the UAE who face police reports from creditors are increasingly fleeing to their homeland to avoid the criminalised...
Detained in Dubai
May 10, 20162 min read
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Detained in Dubai supporting Embassies in the UAE
Embassies provide important services to citizens visiting and living abroad. However, under their agreements and charters, they are...
Detained in Dubai
May 10, 20161 min read
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The implications of a “GCCPol” listing: Living as a "wanted person" in the gulf...
We are contacted relentlessly by people who are concerned that they may be listed on the gulf region´s version of Interpol, GCCPol,...
Detained in Dubai
May 9, 20162 min read
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Censorship: UAE blocks organisation detainedindubai.org & radhastirling.com
One of the main ways a government can prove its commitment to Human Rights and the Rule of Law, is by providing independent avenues for...
Radha Stirling
May 9, 20162 min read
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Private funding of Interpol: another slam to credibility
It has recently come to light that Interpol has begun to receive funding from major corporations. Industries from tobacco to...
Detained in Dubai
May 9, 20162 min read
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Extradition News: UAE applies to Spain for the extradition of a British National
The UAE is increasing its efforts to extradite foreign nationals who have returned to their own countries. A number of the extradition...
Radha Stirling
May 5, 20163 min read
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British National arrested in December at Dubai Mall for alleged crossdressing was handed a fine
A British National holidaying in Dubai was arrested in a Dubai Mall after a security guard asked that he accompany him to his office,...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 10, 20162 min read
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