#FreeAlbert is supported by Detained in Dubai, Baroness Whitaker, Andy Slaughter, MP and celebrities like Undercover Boss's Alfie Best
Albert Douglas was arrested five months ago for “bounced cheques” that he did not write and that weren’t related to his own company. The cheques in question belonged to his son’s company. “It’s common for relatives to be detained in Dubai over bounced cheques or bank debts, even if they had nothing to do with the cheque”, explained Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai. “Even in cases where husbands and wives have been separated, they have still been held responsible for the debts of their spouse as in the case of Morag Koussa.
Although this is against local law, the practice is commonplace and puts innocent people at risk of detention”.
Albert Douglas's son finally in UK after Dubai ordeal
Join Billy's friends and supporters today, calling on the British government to help Billy come home. Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai has set up a petition to the UK government to increase travel warnings to the UAE based on ongoing and repeated unfair detentions, including Billy Hood and Albert Douglas who are currently detained in horrendous conditions.
Protestors head to Parliament Square for Billy Hood
Albert Douglas's son, Wolfgang, has sent hundreds of letters to Ambassadors, Consular officials and MP's to raise his father's devastating abuse. This open letter describes some of the horrific treatment the family has received from the British and UAE government.
Open Letter: Consular officials slammed in letter to MP over ' detention in Dubai