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“Lee Andrews’ complaint about prison conditions echoes what we hear repeatedly. Our client Albert Douglas has just spoken publicly about being beaten, tortured and left with broken bones while imprisoned in the UAE. These are not isolated incidents.”

A 63 year old London grandfather returned home after years in hellish Dubai prison where he was beaten, tortured and subjected to egregious human rights abuses. The successful entrepreneur was released after an intense campaign led by his son, Wolfgang Douglas, and Radha Stirling, the founder of Detained in Dubai.

Human Rights Leader Radha Stirling reflects on 18 years on service Detained in Dubai celebrates EIGHTEEN years of incredible work! Wow! Detained in Dubai is now 18 years old and has helped more than twenty five thousand people over its nearly two decades of operation. “It’s hard to believe it was 18 years ago that my friend and colleague was arrested in Dubai. It almost feels like yesterday”,  reflects   Detained in Dubai founder Radha Stirling . “I am endlessly grateful tha

London, UK:  Tortured British Grandfather FREED from Dubai jail and Home for Christmas

Albert Douglas, left, set to be released for Christmas. Radha Stirling, right, of Detained in Dubai worked with the United Nations to secure his release. United Nations Rules UAE must free and compensate British Grandfather beaten and tortured in prison. Family expects Albert will be home for Christmas. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) has issued a landmark ruling (attached) in the case of British citizen Albert Douglas , finding that his impr

Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom

Marcus Fakana, 19, died in Tottenham, north London, at around 1am on Friday after a car he was a passenger in failed to stop when being blue-lighted by the Metropolitan Police.

Former British soldier and Irish grandfather John Murphy, 59, is stranded, destitute, and in urgent need of medical care in Dubai after being exonerated of false charges that first landed him in jail.

Although innocent, Murphy has never been able to rebuild his life. Instead, he has been left in legal limbo for years. Homelessness is illegal in Dubai, but when Murphy tried to surrender himself to police, they refused to take him in.

As Mia O’Brien’s Appeal Looms, Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai Warns of Flawed Evidence and Repeat Failures in Dubai Justice System

We're seeing a surge in scams in the UAE - many run by Westerners pretending to be legal experts. They take people's money with no qualifications, and the victims are the ones punished. It's out of control. Radha Stirling

British citizen Lee Murray, has now spent 19 years in a Moroccan prison

The UK Government’s role in the foreign prosecution of British citizen Lee Murray is a warning that the case sets a dangerous precedent for the outsourcing of British justice

Detained in Dubai is delighted to confirm that Marcus Fakana returned safely to the United Kingdom on Thursday, the 3rd July, following his months-long prison ordeal in the United Arab Emirates.

Supporters to assemble at Parliament Square and head towards Downing Street to call on the British government to help free Marcus.

Marcus Fakana begins 1-year prison sentence in Dubai. Hoping for a pardon from @HHShkMohd & assistance from #UKFCDO @DavidLammy

Stuart Quiney faced a harsh sentence in Dubai over allegations he sent “threatening” emojis is currently in flight from Dubai to Dublin.

David Lammy is absolutely able to diplomatically secure a non-custodial sentence for Marcus if he does his job as MP and Foreign Secretary.

Detained in Dubai suggests that travel warnings are issued to travellers en route to Dubai at the point of ticket purchase

UK resident’s holiday became an ordeal that could lead to 20 years in prison after being charged with sex with woman who was 17 at the time