Ireland's new extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) places Irish citizens at risk, a lawyer and human rights advocate has warned. Radha Stirling, CEO of campaign group Detained in Dubai, said the highly-publicised case of 28-year-old Tori Towey this summer highlighted widespread jud
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dropped charges against an Irish woman who was facing trial for attempted suicide and alcohol consumption. Tori Towey, 28, will be allowed to return to Ireland after UAE officials confirmed that a travel ban which had been imposed on her has now been lifted.
An Irish woman is being prosecuted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for attempting to take her own life as a result of alleged domestic abuse, according to her family. Human rights lawyer Radha Stirling, CEO of campaign group Detained in Dubai, is supporting the family of 28-year-old Tori Towey, wh