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Iran-Saudi Arabia deal a dangerous sign of Western retreat - by Radha Stirling
Despite the fact that Saudi Arabia and Iran have been engaging in talks for several months, no one was prepared for the dramatic...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 14, 20234 min read
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DUBAI LAWYERS & LAW FIRMS
We maintain a list of trustworthy and not so trustworthy lawyers. The lawyer you choose can make or break your case and too many people...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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“There is no case” says Brian Glendinning’s Iraqi lawyer on Qatar Interpol warrant
Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning’s detention has been extended for another week by the courts. “The punishment is the...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 18, 20225 min read
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MP accuses Foreign Office of 'washing hands' of Brit detained in Saudi
Crispin Blunt expresses concern over lack of FCDO government intervention in overseas rights abuses against Brits. 30 year old Chris Emms...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 27, 20224 min read
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FCDO Responsibilities: Are Conflicting Goals Diminishing Efficacy?
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) with its 14,000 staff is tasked with promoting British interests abroad but the...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 23, 20226 min read
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Dubai Police “Human Rights Captain” Meets Albert Douglas
“Nobody in the prison has ever heard of Dubai Police having a human rights captain so this must be a new thing”, reported Albert Douglas...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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British grandfather left in tears over transfer prison where he was beaten
Grandfather Albert Douglas was left in tears, saying final goodbyes to his distressed family after being told he would be transferred to...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 23, 20223 min read
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“UK’s Top Diplomatic Priority” - UAE’s Torture of British Citizen, Albert Douglas
“UK’s Top Diplomatic Priority” - UAE’s Torture of British Citizen, Albert Douglas The British Government now consider tortured Brit...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 7, 20225 min read
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Dubai Prisoners Slam Foreign Office
Politicians and families put FCDO under fire in tomorrow's debate. Billy Hood’s heartbroken mother, Breda Guckion, has expressed her...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 8, 20215 min read
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Radha Stirling and Lord Clement Jones interview with BBC
The family of a British businessman who has had his Dubai jail sentence extended by 20 years despite completing his original 10-year term...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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Andy Slaughter, MP criticises FCDO & calls for UK government action on the Gulf in Justice Podcast
Andy Slaughter discusses how human rights are being overlooked with UAE trade deals being prioritised by the British government. The MP...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 23, 20212 min read
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