top of page
Breaking News & Press Releases
Breaking news, press releases and expert analysis on legal issues, wrongful detentions, and travel risks in the UAE and surrounding regions. Our press releases are reported on television, radio and print media across the world.
Search
Still no freedom for Brit mum held for Facebook post, as judge postpones trial without date
Further anguish for British homeless shelter worker trapped in Dubai. Laleh Shahravesh was expecting to hear her fate today, only to be...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 11, 20192 min read
"Is my mum coming home, or going to jail?" Anguish of teen daughter
Tomorrow, Thursday April 11th, 14-year-old Paris Shahravesh Correia Dos Santos will find out if her mum is coming home, or going to jail...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 10, 20193 min read
Radha Stirling responds to reports of possible withdrawal of Laleh case
Laleh’s accuser hinted to reporters that she may drop the case but no official withdrawal has taken place, and the case is slated for a...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 9, 20192 min read
"Please let my mum come home your Highness." Daughter of Brit mum trapped in Dubai
Paris Shahravesh, the 14 year old daughter of the London mum facing jail in Dubai over a rash Facebook post has written a heartbreaking...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 8, 20193 min read
“Shocking and dangerous treatment” of innocent Brit ex soldier PTSD victim jailed in Dubai
The parents of a former British army dog handler and war hero being held in a Dubai jail, despite police admitting he is innocent, say he...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 8, 20194 min read
British mother faces 2 years jail and £50,000 fine in Dubai, because of old Facebook posts
Widely criticised “cybercrime” laws in Dubai mean that a London single mum has been arrested together with her 14 year old daughter at...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 7, 20197 min read
Minister of State, Alistair Burt to meet with family of Andy Neal - innocent veteran held for 6 mont
Concern over the unjust detention of British veteran Andy Neal grows every day that his incarceration is prolonged. Tomorrow, Thursday...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 20, 20193 min read
Family fearful as British veteran Andy Neal is moved to Abu Dhabi facing life in prison
Decorated veteran Andy Neal has been held in Dubai prison for over five months on allegations of selling drugs. The police investigation...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 18, 20192 min read
“Brits - Please support veteran Andy Neal & Stop Visiting Dubai!” - desperate father pleads
Desperation is building as army veteran dog handler Andy Neal's imprisonment continues. “I simply can't believe that Dubai can lock up my...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 7, 20195 min read
Australia’s Four Corners to air harrowing story of Princess Latifa’s doomed escape
One year on since a violent raid at sea crushed Sheikha Latifa’s dream of freedom, the BBC Two documentary on her story, Escape from...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 7, 20193 min read
MOU reveals UK-UAE collusion in covering up abuses as Britons languish in Dubai jails
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan with Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt CREDIT: REUTERS The British government...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 4, 20193 min read
Former MP and Shadow Homeland Security Spokesman, Colonel Patrick Mercer, joins the outcry over the
Colonel Patrick Mercer. Former commanding officer of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters (left). Andrew Neal (right) Colonel Mercer...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 4, 20194 min read
bottom of page