Family of Briton, 18, facing jail in Dubai over holiday romance say they are all living a ‘nightmare’

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The family of a young British man facing a 20-year jail sentence in Dubai over a holiday romance have warned that his mental health is declining and they are all living in a “nightmare”. Mr Fakana’s family warned that his mental health is beginning to worsen as they explained he is “very scared”. We’re trying our best, but we are struggling with the funds to continue this fight.” The family have warned that Dubai’s legal system is very different to the UK and “very expensive which makes this whole ordeal even more challenging”. Dubai’s legal system is committed to protecting the rights of all individuals and ensuring impartial judicial proceedings.” Dubai has only recently made sex out of marriage legal for tourists but the country still has a strict Islamic legal system in place.