Dubai Revises Antiquated Drug Laws

Detained in Dubai was founded following the arrest of Cat Le-Huy who was carrying jet lag remedy melatonin with him to Dubai. He was then accused of having “specs of marijuana dust” at the bottom of his bag, later proven to be untrue. Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai has since represented dozens of foreigners who have been charged with similar drugs related crimes. People like Peter Clark who was earlier this year arrested for having trace elements of THC in his bloodstream from hashish consumed legally in Las Vegas before he travelled.

Detained in Dubai’s endless campaigning for victims of Dubai’s antiquated drug laws has resulted in positive legislative change in the UAE.

Ms Stirling said in a statement today: