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Billy Hood - Detained in Dubai over CBD oil

A 24 year old semi-pro footballer and coach from Kensington, has been sentenced to a whopping 25 years after Dubai police discovered 4 small bottles of CBD oil left in his car by a friend he’d driven to the airport two weeks earlier. Billy Hood was forced to confess in Arabic after being pressured by CID officers. He’s been sentenced for trafficking, selling and possessing a few grams of CBD in the medieval justice system.

Press Releases:

 

Feb 10th 2022     Billy Hood BEATEN by UAE prison guards during Prince William “official” visit

Jan 26th 2022     Stirling calls for evacuation of British prisoners in UAE

Jan 25th 2022     Today: Abu Dhabi prison shakes as prisoners on frontline of drone strikes

Jan 23rd 2022     New Dubai Drug Laws for Billy Hood

Nov 30th 2021     Press Release: Billy Hood Appeal 

Nov 22nd 2021    Billy Hood in cockroach infested “solitary confinement” in Abu Dhabi

Oct 25th 2021      Clemency request for Billy Hood

Oct 20th 2021      Dubai Expo, UAE influence puts Britons like Billy Hood at risk

Oct 26th 2021      Billy Hood Petition set to become largest in Change

Oct 19th 2021      Billy Hood to remain in prison for further six weeks says Abu Dhabi court

Oct 18th 2021      Lawyers mount vigorous defence in Billy Hood appeal

Oct 17th 2021      Billy Hood’s uncle angered by Dubai propaganda

Oct 16th 2021      Protestors head to Parliament Square for Billy Hood

Oct 15th 2021      5 News TV report on Billy Hood cast with family & Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai

Oct 15th 2021      GB News: Colin Brazier interviews Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai on CBD oil in Dubai

Oct 14th 2021      Billy Hood - what will the British FCDO do to help the footballer sentenced to 25 years for CBD oil?

Oct 13th 2021      Prisoner warns Billy Hood's family “Britain won’t help you”

Oct 8th 2021        24 year old pro footballer sentenced to 25 years over CBD in Dubai
 

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Extradited from Ukraine to Belgium - When crypto entrepreneurs are targeted.
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Extradited from Ukraine to Belgium - When crypto entrepreneurs are targeted.

Extradited from Ukraine to Belgium - When crypto entrepreneurs are targeted. Radha Stirling talks with Simon Tadros, a tech entrepreneur who was extradited from Ukraine to Belgium, a country he had never even been to. Simon tells a story of what can happen to savvy entrepreneurs when law enforcement gets it wrong.  Interpol and extradition specialist, Radha Stirling, has represented a number of crypto entrepreneurs who have been wrongfully targeted by law enforcement and swept up in a new, worrying trend towards universal jurisdiction. “Countries are trying to extradite entrepreneurs who have never even visited the requesting country.  It’s dangerous and open to abuse.  There is significant pressure on law enforcement to crackdown on crypto users and entrepreneurs and they are misusing Interpol and the extradition process to export their authority internationally. “We can not allow a precedent to be set whereby any country can, without evidence, have someone extradited to their country, especially those who have never even been there.  Imagine if Saudi or China began requesting the same?” Simon Tadros was detained in Ukraine, extradited to Belgium to face unfair and unevidenced allegations.  He was ultimately released which exemplifies how law enforcement and universal jurisdiction are a great threat to the safety of individuals, putting them at risk of egregious human rights violations. “What Simon has been through is disgraceful.  He will not be compensated for the wrongful extradition, for the damage to his reputation, business and the personal toll it has taken on him and his family.” Stirling successfully helped British national, Christopher Emms, defend extradition from Saudi Arabia to the US and has appealed to Interpol to remove the Red Notice issued by the US in violation of Interpol’s rules. “I hope Simon’s case acts as a warning to Western law enforcement agencies who are haphazardly extraditing targets and ruining their lives, only to realise there is no genuine case”. https://www.radhastirling.com/ https://www.interpolrednotice.com/
Citibank uses Interpol against Dubai debtor
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Citibank uses Interpol against Dubai debtor

Citibank uses Interpol against customer over debt Citibank opened a criminal case and Interpol warrant against a long term business customer when his Dubai based company went bankrupt after the global economic crisis. He was in touch with them, restructured his loan but they bounced a security cheque for an amount far higher than he even owed. “It’s outrageous that any bank in these times would misuse Interpol’s database against a customer in order to have them unfairly arrested abroad. Interpol’s rules are clear that countries are not permitted to use the Red Notice system for matters pertaining to private disputes or financial debts”, explains Interpol & Extradition expert Radha Stirling, the CEO of Detained in Dubai and IPEX (Interpol & Extradition) Reform. “Interpol warrants from UAE and Qatar banks have caused the lengthy and unfair detention of victims in countries like Italy, Spain and even Ukraine. Once the person is detained, banks have made demands for large sums of money that isn’t even owed, using Interpol as a means to extort customers. ”We have applied to Interpol on behalf of our client to have the Red Notice cancelled, but the process can take up to nine months and affects a person’s ability to travel or obtain visas, In some cases, they have been had their residency visas challenged in Canada and the US or have been deported or arrested. ”This practice is a complete abuse of the Interpol system and should warrant sanctions on countries who continue to violate the rules. It’s disturbing that an international bank like Citibank would do this to their customers”. www.interpolrednotice.com www.ipexreform.com www.radhastirling.com
ITV interview Radha Stirling - British/Irish child human trafficked and abducted in Lebanon
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ITV interview Radha Stirling - British/Irish child human trafficked and abducted in Lebanon

Radha Stirling talks about the case of a British / Irish child who was lured (human trafficked by definition) to Lebanon for a birthday party. He was abducted and kept against an English court order and the mother has been desperately seeking diplomatic help to get her 2 year old son home. ITV Reports: Michelle O'Neill asks British and Irish Governments for help in bringing boy home from Lebanon The First Minister, Michelle O'Neill has asked both the British and Irish Governments to intervene urgently to help bring home a boy from Lebanon to his mother in Northern Ireland. Belfast mum Catherine Flanagan is fighting to bring her two-year-old son, David Nahle, home from Lebanon after being taken by his father. UTV can also reveal that the High Court in Belfast has sentenced Catherine's ex-husband who is Lebanese to six months in prison here for refusing to return David to Northern Ireland. Catherine says she is terrified for her son's safety and is calling on the PSNI to issue a warrant for David's fathers arrest. The two-year-old has been missing in Lebanon since January after being taken by his father. Only days ago the Government advised British nationals to leave the country because it is too dangerous due to growing political tensions. First Minister Michelle O'Neil has asked both the British and Irish Government to intervene and bring the toddler home to his mum. Sinn Fein MLA Deirdre Hargey said "He (David) is in a situation now where there is conflict breaking out. I did meet with Catherine last week and I have engaged with Michelle O'Neill, she has written to the Taoiseach...but we have also contacted Hilary Benn to raise our concerns." The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs says it is aware of the case. Catherine has been fighting to get David home. She says she is absolutely terrified for her son: " I really need the Taoiseach and the Prime Minister and today I also want to call for help from the Pope." In August 2023 the High court in Belfast ruled he must be returned to Northern Ireland. That has not happened. Radha Stirling was involved in bringing Irish Air Hostess Tori Towey home after she was jailed in Dubai- she says the same thing needs to be done for Catherine; "In a case were a child is being held against a British court order, even if the British court order doesn't have legal weight in their system, the government does. "That is were the British Government the Irish Government can get involved and have those diplomatic conversation to ensure that child is safety returned home." David's father has now been sentenced to six months in prison here for contempt of court for keeping David from his mother. In a statement the Judge McFarland said 'The threat of imprisonment should act as a deterrent. In this case, the threat of imprisonment is unlikely to secure compliance. "This Court considers that an immediate custodial sentence is appropriate. "The Court recognises that the Respondent lives outside of the jurisdiction and that enforcement of this Order may be challenging. The appropriate sentence is six months imprisonment. The court directs this Order to the PSNI for enforcement". The PSNI told UTV The Police Service’s International Policing Unit is aware of this case and is currently reviewing the matter. https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2024-08-06/first-minister-pleas-to-british-and-irish-governments-to-bring-boy-home
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Free Billy Hood Petition

The #FreeBillyHood movement has been fast moving, with more than 100,000 signatures on the Change.org Petition - We hope to gain 150,000 signatures to become one of the most popular petitions in the history of Change - Please sign and share and join the movement #Justice4Billy.

UAE Travel Warnings Petition

#UAETravelWarnings must be increased for British nationals..  The UAE is the most likely country for Brits to be arrested abroad.  Baroness Whitaker and Andy Slaughter, MP have called on the FCDO to increase warnings.  This movement will have a profound impact on UAE-UK relations & lead to the improvement of conditions in the UAE.  Please sign and help us get this issue debated in Parliament.

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