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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.
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Holidays in the Gulf: Danger behind the glamour - by Radha Stirling
The goal of a brochure or tourism advertisement, obviously, is to make enticing promises that fuel the hopes of travellers about having...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 15, 20235 min read
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Dubai: Arrested for drugs at airport. What can get you into trouble?
Drugs in Dubai. What can get you into trouble? The list is endless; Herbal tobacco, herb grinders, poppyseeds, cannabis smoked outside...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 12, 20223 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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Good Morning Britain: Billy Hood BEATEN - with Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai
Interview with mother Breda, brother Alex and Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai #BillyHood #FreeBillyHood #UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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Billy Hood BEATEN by UAE prison guards during Prince William “official” visit
Billy Hood BEATEN by UAE prison guards during Prince William “official” visit During an official diplomatic visit between Prince William...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 10, 20224 min read
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Today: Abu Dhabi prison shakes as prisoners on frontline of drone strikes
Today: Abu Dhabi prison shakes as prisoners on frontline of drone strikes Reports from Abu Dhabi prison confirm the building was...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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New Dubai Drug Laws for Billy Hood
2021 saw the arrest of Peter Clark and Billy Hood. Peter was arrested for “possession” when his blood tests returned positive for hashish...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 24, 20222 min read
462 views
Gulf in Justice Podcast with Radha Stirling and the families of Billy Hood and Albert Douglas
Gulf in Justice host and Detained in Dubai CEO, Radha Stirling, updates us on the cases of Billy Hood and Albert Douglas, featuring Colin...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 5, 20221 min read
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GB News: Colin Brazier: Billy Hood Detained in Dubai for CBD vape oil gets 10 years.
Colin Brazier of GB News goes in depth on the case of Billy Hood who has had a 25 year prison sentence reduced to 10 years on appeal in...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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ITV News: Radha Stirling, Alex Hood, Alfie Cain discuss Billy Hood, detained in Dubai over CBD.
Billy's family thought he'd be home for Christmas after the court found he "unintentionally possessed" CBD oil left in his car by a...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 3, 20211 min read
68 views
BBC Radio London interviews Detained in Dubai CEO Radha Stirling on Billy Hood and travel warnings
01 December 2021 BBC Radio London asks Radha Stirling if increased travel warnings would protect foreigners from being unfairly detained...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 2, 20211 min read
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BBC 5 Live - Billy Hood Appeal with Radha Stirling and Breda Guckion - Detained in Dubai over CBD
ITV Report:1 December 2021 A British football coach handed a 25-year sentence in a Dubai prison after being found with four bottles of...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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BBC: Billy Hood Appeal with Radha Stirling, mother Breda and brother Alex
01 December 2021 BBC Report: A football coach who was jailed in Dubai after four bottles of vape liquid containing cannabis oil were...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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Press Release: Billy Hood Appeal
Abu Dhabi Courts accept Billy Hood did not traffic nor sell the CBD vape oil left in his car by a visiting friend. They accept that he...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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Dubai Revises Antiquated Drug Laws
Detained in Dubai was founded following the arrest of Cat Le-Huy who was carrying jet lag remedy melatonin with him to Dubai. He was then...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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Billy Hood Birthday Balloons set for Dubai’s Luxury Property Show in London
Tomorrow, Billy Hood will turn 25 years old, the same number of years as the sentence he has been handed by UAE courts after being forced...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 26, 20214 min read
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Billy Hood Petition set to become largest in Change
A petition to #FreeBillyHoodhas already gained a record 107,000 signatures since the case was brought to the media two weeks ago. The...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 26, 20212 min read
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Clemency request for Billy Hood
Clemency request for man sentenced to 25 years over CBD oil sent to HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Billy Hood, a 24 year old who...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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Man Jailed for 25 Years In Dubai Over Small Amount of CBD Vape Oil
A 24-year-old British football coach has been jailed for 25 years in Dubai after police found a small amount of CBD vape oil in his car....
Detained in Dubai
Oct 24, 20211 min read
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Billy Hood’s uncle angered by Dubai propaganda
The UAE’s government controlled newspaper published a self praising article in response to the media coverage of Billy Hood’s 25 year...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 17, 20217 min read
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