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Detained in Dubai

Aug 2, 20234 min read

Interpol Director referred to International Criminal Court

A criminal referral has been made to the ICC by human rights group, Due Process International. The claim, prepared by Dr Jonathan Levy,...

Detained in Dubai

Oct 13, 20223 min read

Oil & Rights: Truss on the Gulf

Oil & Rights: Truss policies follow familiar model. Although the UK has been on a political rollercoaster the past few years, is it...

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Jul 28, 20224 min read

Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? The Gulf in Justice Podcast asks Brits detained abroad

Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? GULF IN JUSTICE PODCAST asks Brits detained abroad Gulf prisoners & human rights victims say “Liz...

Detained in Dubai

Jan 14, 20222 min read

Spanish pilot left traumatised after CID abduction from Dubai Expo

A Spanish pilot has spoken about his traumatic experience after being detained in Dubai when visiting the World Expo Santi Blánquez was...

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Nov 25, 20212 min read

UAE General accused of torture now head of Interpol

While the position is largely ceremonial, Al-Raisi’s election has raised serious concerns among legal experts and activists globally. ...

Detained in Dubai

Jul 6, 20214 min read

The FCO is broken

The first thing most foreign nationals do when they experience problems abroad is to contact their embassies. It is fair to say that...

Detained in Dubai

May 31, 20214 min read

Baroness and MP call for increased travel warnings to UAE and Sanctions

Baroness Janet Whitaker and Andy Slaughter, MP have called on Rt Hon. Dominic Raab, MP to increase FCO travel warnings to the UAE, as...

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May 9, 20213 min read

FCO talks to grandfather beaten & forced to drink from toilet in Dubai jail

Press Release: FCO talks to grandfather beaten & forced to drink from toilet in Dubai jail 60 year old Albert Douglas testified to being...