"This is not a case where Brooke denies causing the fatal injury," Radha Stirling, chief executive of Detained in Dubai, told the outlet. "The question is why it happened and whether she was defending herself.

"The prosecution’s own evidence confirms that Treeby was heavily intoxicated, had punched Brooke shortly beforehand, was angry and agitated, and had thrown her belongings throughout the villa."

She continued: "She is now facing a potential death sentence and it is imperative that her allegations of violence and her account of self defence receive the most rigorous examination before any irreversible judgment is made."

George has also had a court date confirmed, with the former retail worker set to go before a judge on 2 September. Stirling previously told LADbible that George was 'struggling' with the pace at which her case was moving.

"She’s used to having company and is feeling the effects of isolation," Stirling added.

If found guilty of murder, George faces the death penalty.