Briton, 18, faces Dubai jail for sex with girl, 17

An 18-year-old Briton, Marcus Fakana, faces a potential 20-year jail sentence in Dubai for a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while on holiday. The girl’s mother reported the relationship, leading to Fakana’s arrest, leaving his parents distressed and unsure of what to do. Human rights campaigner Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai highlights the legal discrepancies between the UK and UAE regarding age of consent laws and calls for better awareness for tourists visiting Dubai.

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