Detained In Dubai

The Irish and UAE governments have reaffirmed their commitment to criminal justice cooperation in spite of criticism from human rights campaigners. Jim O'Callaghan spoke with his UAE counterpart, His Excellency Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, by phone on Saturday 31 May, it emerged yesterday.

An alleged senior member of the Kinahan organised crime group has appeared in the Special Criminal Court following his extradition to Ireland from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Irish government has welcomed the extradition of Sean McGovern as an example of "excellent criminal justice cooperati

An Irish man charged in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with sending "threatening" emojis has been returned to Ireland. Stuart Quiney, 39, had been detained since September and faced a lengthy prison sentence in connection with the alleged messages, which he sent from Ireland to a Belgian man in Duba

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

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