MP 'appalled' by jailing of British student on UAE spy charge

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Channel: Onlooker UK · 2018 · News & Politics

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A British academic accused of spying in the United Arab Emirates has been sentenced to life in prison. Matthew Hedges was shaking as he was handed his sentence on Wednesday at his third court appearance since his arrest in Dubai Airport on May 5. Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw says he is “shocked and appalled” by this news. . Report by Habiba Khanom.

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