institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

Briton, 18, Released From Dubai Jail After Receiving Royal Pardon

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, JUL 7 – Marcus Fakana was imprisoned for a year for a consensual relationship with a minor under UAE law and released after a royal pardon, highlighting legal risks for tourists, advocacy groups say.

  • Marcus Fakana, 18, was released from Dubai Jail after receiving a royal pardon from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
  • Fakana was originally sentenced to a year in prison for a consensual relationship with a girl under 18, reported by the girl's mother.
  • Radha Stirling from Detained in Dubai highlighted concerns about the treatment of tourists and the need for legal safeguards against unnecessary custodial sentences.
  • The UK Foreign Office confirmed his release occurred on an Eid pardon, with Fakana wishing to return to the UK away from media scrutiny.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

42 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 59% of the sources are Center
59% Center

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)