I was jailed in Dubai like Jamie Harron – it's worse than you could possibly imagine
The IndependentThe best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Aside from Harron’s case, I have seen literally thousands of people put through the horror of the Dubai jail system, many of them physically and sexually abused by the Dubai police for simply holding the hand of their girlfriend, having a drink in public or, as in my case, using social media. Donald Trump lavishes praise on Dubai business partner during New Year's Eve speech Like Jamie, I was lured by promises of a cosmopolitan lifestyle in Dubai. Thankfully for Jamie Harron, he has been freed on the special order of the UAE prime minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum. UAE: Diplomacy will be given 'one or two more chances' before they 'part ways' with Qatar It’s fantastic news for Jamie, but what about the thousands of people who don’t get media attention?
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