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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Richard Wheeler

British academic asks Foreign Office for formal apology over failure to spot torture during his detention in UAE

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The Foreign Office failed to notice signs of torture and provide help to a British academic during his detention in the United Arab Emirates, a watchdog has found.

Matthew Hedges welcomed the conclusion of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) investigation as a “personal victory” in recognising the “pain and abuse” he experienced.

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