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UN Deems British Grandfather's Dubai Detention Arbitrary

12/9/2025

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Albert Douglas, a 63-year-old British grandfather, has been imprisoned in Dubai for four years after cheques linked to his son's business bounced in 2019, though evidence suggests he did not write them.
The United Nations has deemed his detention arbitrary and called for release.
Radha Sterling of Detained in Dubai highlighted the severe conditions Albert faced, noting support from British officials, and said his release could coincide with another British citizen's.

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Albert Douglas, a 63-year-old British grandfather, has been imprisoned in Dubai for four years after cheques linked to his son's business bounced in 2019, though evidence suggests he did not write them.
The United Nations has deemed his detention arbitrary and called for release.
Radha Sterling of Detained in Dubai highlighted the severe conditions Albert faced, noting support from British officials, and said his release could coincide with another British citizen's.