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Brit arrested in Spain over Qatar Interpol warrant
A British woman on holiday in Spain with her friend was arrested after Qatar issued a red notice against her, alleging a cheap plane...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 4, 20212 min read
Khater Massaad warns investors: Sheikh uses 'forced confessions' to seize assets abroad
Described as the “golden boy of business in the Northern Emirates”, “the tile tycoon of RAK”, Gulf Business coverboy and multi award...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 20, 20215 min read
Cannabis Grinder Scot jailed in Corfu celebrates New Year as drug charges dropped
The Scot is now celebrating after Middle Eastern prosecutors dropped drug charges following a campaign backed by influential lawyer Radha...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Israelis sold the elusive “Dubai dream” could be walking into a nightmare - Gulf in Justice Podcast
Gulf in Justice Podcast reveals Israelis keen to do business with the UAE might be jumping in the deep end, risking their reputations and...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 21, 20204 min read
Interpol “pawns to Arab nations” as Abu Dhabi bids for presidency. Stirling calls for reform.
Interpol Abuse Expert appalled as Interpol, once again, puts its credibility on the line with leaked documents revealing Emirati bid for pre
Detained in Dubai
Oct 5, 20204 min read
BBC Scotland interviews Radha Stirling and Kenny MacAskill MP on the arrest of Conor Howard in Corfu
Conor Howard, a young Scottish man has been detained for extradition in Greece and faces deportation to Qatar over an herb grinder found in
Detained in Dubai
Sep 18, 20201 min read
Exclusive: MP Kenny MacAskill slams Qatar over Conor Howard arrest in Greece
Exclusive discussion between veteran lawyer, secretary of justice and Scottish MP Kenny MacAskill & Interpol and Extradition expert Radha St
Detained in Dubai
Sep 7, 20201 min read
Radha Stirling: Alan Stevenson catalyst for Interpol reform and human rights compliance
Czech court rules detention of dual British / Australian citizen Alan Stevenson was a violation of human rights;
Detained in Dubai
Sep 5, 20202 min read
Spanish High Court dismisses Qatar extradition request for Irishman - Qatar’s Interpol aggression
Regular Interpol Abuser Qatar, funds Interpol project An Irishman’s nightmare began when he was arrested in Spain after Qatar had issued...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 20, 20194 min read
Thailand human rights progress in question as Australia seeks protection from extradition
By Radha Stirling Ever since the referendum of 2016, Thailand has been in what is officially called a “transition period” that is...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 23, 20193 min read
Frightening precedent for UAE population - Lawyer imprisoned for 10 years
- for "defaming the government” over civil rights discussions. Ahmed Mansoor, jailed for 10 years under UAE's cybercrime laws The ruling...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 1, 20183 min read
Christian Elombo freed as UAE drops Interpol case for helping Princess Latifa escape
Detained in Dubai is pleased to confirm that Christian Elombo has been freed from Luxembourg prison. The UAE had placed Christian on the...
Detained in Dubai
May 8, 20183 min read
Dubai bank raises Interpol Red Notice for bounced cheque leading to arrest of expat customer
- leading to arrest of expat customer now facing extradition proceedings in Europe. Dubai bank, during customer lead active negotiations,...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 18, 20183 min read
UAE legal abuse and wrongful convictions in absentia, Interpol and licensing repercussions
The dangers of investing and doing business in Dubai have been published worldwide, particularly since the country itself essentially...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 7, 20185 min read
Inside Detained In Dubai, the NGO representing Asa Hutchinson.....
Inside Detained In Dubai, the NGO representing Asa Hutchinson, and who secured the release from Dubai of Jamie Harron, Billy Barclay and...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 4, 20176 min read
Mentally ill American stroke victim "held hostage" in Dubai over missed debt instalments
David Oliver, an American former university professor is a stroke victim with mental health issues. David lost his job teaching in the...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 27, 20176 min read
3 British Nationals arrested in 3 months in Europe on Interpol notices issued by UAE banks
In July a British woman was arrested in Italy for an Interpol Red Notice because of an unpaid credit card. She was held for 30 days...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 9, 20173 min read
Brits’ release from Interpol detention nightmare secured, by tireless NGO: Detained In Dubai
A UK based NGO has secured the release of a British woman, who declines to be named, after a month under arrest in Italy, waiting to hear...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 5, 20172 min read
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