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Academic Matthew Hedges issues civil proceedings in the High Court for his detention and torture in the UAE

11/05/2021

Matthew Hedges was arrested and detained three years ago while undertaking academic research for his PhD in the UAE. He spent 6 months in detention during which time he was tortured and forced to ‘confess’ to being a spy for the UK Government. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by the UAE courts, but released after his wife launched a public campaign to have him freed.

Rodney Dixon KC assisted by Aidan Ellis act for Mr Hedges, instructed by Carter Ruck Solicitors.

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