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Rhys Davies was featured in Middle East Eye on 5 June 2024.
The article was first published in Middle East Eye on 5 June 2024 and can be read here.
Rhys Davies, a barrister at Temple Garden Chambers who represents people imprisoned in the UAE, criticizes the arrest of former British marine Matt Croucher in Dubai as a “miscarriage of justice.” Davies describes the UAE as an autocratic regime with a history of human rights abuses, highlighting the broader issue of British nationals detained in the UAE under dubious circumstances. He emphasizes the UK’s inadequate consular support, calling for greater accountability and action from the British government to protect its citizens abroad.
“The United Arab Emirates disregards the rule of law, acting as an autocratic and oppressive regime with a penchant for torture. It is lamentable that the UK government fails to stand up to the UAE’s actions,” he said.
“This incident is not isolated – we have campaigned for years regarding Ryan Cornelius, Charles Ridley and Zack Shahin, but the UK and US governments turn a blind eye, preferring financial gains from oil money tainted by human rights violations.”
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Rhys Davies is a barrister at Temple Garden Chambers specializing in international criminal law and human rights law. He has represented clients in numerous high-profile cases, including those involving torture, extradition, and Interpol Red Notices.
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