imisslily
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Anyone know much about this case? What are his motives for spying? Is it that bad that it warrants a life sentence?
British man sentenced to life in prison after arrest in Dubai for 'spying'
A British academic has been sentenced to life in prison in the United Arab Emirates on charges he was spying for the United Kingdom — a verdict that Britain described as shocking as it urged the Middle East country to reconsider its decision.
Key points:
Matthew Hedges, a 31-year-old PhD student in Middle Eastern Studies at Durham University, was arrested at Dubai Airport on May 5 and detained.
British man sentenced to life in prison after arrest in Dubai for 'spying'
A British academic has been sentenced to life in prison in the United Arab Emirates on charges he was spying for the United Kingdom — a verdict that Britain described as shocking as it urged the Middle East country to reconsider its decision.
Key points:
- Hedges and the UK Government deny he was spying for Britain
- A life sentence for foreigners in UAE is a maximum 25 years
- UK authorities are urging their Emirati counterparts to reconsider the sentence
Matthew Hedges, a 31-year-old PhD student in Middle Eastern Studies at Durham University, was arrested at Dubai Airport on May 5 and detained.