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Reform Courts UAE Influence But Will It Protect British Citizens?
UAE soft power and deepening relations should help Brits but it hasn't so far

Detained in Dubai
10 hours ago3 min read


Twenty Years Is Enough Why It Is Time to Bring Lee Murray Home
Lee Murray has spent twenty years in a Moroccan prison. Limited access to family. Deteriorating health that now requires proper medical assessment and care. For any human being, that is an extraordinary price.

Detained in Dubai
2 days ago3 min read


Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem “Tip of Iceberg” says UAE Human Rights Expert
The dismissal of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, long-time chairman and chief executive of DP World, has been described as “the tip of the iceberg” by Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai and a recognised UAE country expert witness.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 153 min read


Lee Andrews’ Highlights Brutal Conditions and the Hidden Punishment After “Release”
“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.”

Detained in Dubai
Feb 43 min read


Tortured Grandfather to be freed from Dubai jail after UN ruling
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

Detained in Dubai
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Urgent UK intervention needed for Lee Murray clemency appeal
British citizen Lee Murray, has now spent 19 years in a Moroccan prison

Detained in Dubai
Jul 27, 20253 min read


'Lightning Lee' - Calls for Inquiry into MMA Fighter's 2.5 decade detention in Morocco
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
Jul 16, 20253 min read


BREAKING: Marcus Fakana Returns Home to the UK After Ordeal in Dubai
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.

Detained in Dubai
Jul 7, 20253 min read


BREAKING: Trey Songz’s Bodyguard JAILED in Dubai, Appeals to Trump for Help
Cornell Whitfield, an American celebrity bodyguard known for protecting R&B artist Trey Songz, has turned himself in to Dubai authorities this week

Detained in Dubai
Jun 18, 20253 min read


Interpol prevention for British man prosecuted over Vapes in Qatar
British Man Spared INTERPOL Red Notice After Qatar Vape Arrest

Detained in Dubai
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Radha Stirling on Uzbekistan: Justice, Power Struggles, and the Fight for Sovereignty
Human rights advocate Radha Stirling sheds light on the intricate challenges facing Uzbekistan's judiciary and governance

Detained in Dubai
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Stirling Secures Interpol Red Notice Removal and Supports Immigration Visa with Expert Testimony
Radha Stirling, specialist in Interpol related issues, legal analysis, police/status checks, preventative action, red notice removal.

Detained in Dubai
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Uzbekistan on Trial: Radha Stirling on the Crisis of Trust in the Judiciary
Uzbekistan is attracting attention from human rights advocates following a series of alarming events within the country’s judicial system

Detained in Dubai
Mar 14, 20255 min read


Uzbekistan Military Court Issues Harsh Sentences in Assassination Attempt Case Amidst Strong Criticism
Uzbekistan has sentenced 10 individuals to lengthy prison terms in connection with an alleged assassination attempt on Komil Allamjonov

Detained in Dubai
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Uzbek businessman hired George Bush aide to target Cement Holding
Texas Lobbyist and Congressman activated in Uzbekistan plot to take Central Asia's biggest Cement holding. Uzbek businessman hired Texas...

Detained in Dubai
Feb 7, 20257 min read


Interview With Radha Stirling: Extradition, Human Rights And Political Motives – OpEd
Explore Radha Stirling's insights on extradition, human rights, and political motives.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 6, 20255 min read


Uzbekistan Secrecy Shrouds Allamjonov Trial Amid Security Scandal
The trial of the assassination attempt on Komil Allamjonov in Uzbekistan has begun.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 5, 20255 min read


Detained in Dubai - 17 Years of Service
Human rights and legal organisation, Detained in Dubai, has saved countless lives over its 17 years of service.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 1, 20253 min read


Calls to pardon SDNY target Chris Emms - British citizen who literally did nothing wrong
Chris Emms is fighting back against the hubris and belligerence of America's assumption of global legal jurisdiction

Detained in Dubai
Jan 23, 20254 min read


CEO of Cement Giant Extradited from UAE. US involvement investigation.
CEO of United Cement Group, Ulugbek Shadmanov, unlawfully extradited from the UAE to Uzbekistan 8th January 2025 without judicial process

Detained in Dubai
Jan 9, 20253 min read
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