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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tom Ambrose

Family of British geologist facing death penalty in Iraq urge UK to intervene

Retired British geologist Jim Fitton and his wife, Sarijah Fitton.
Retired British geologist Jim Fitton and his wife, Sarijah Fitton. Photograph: Family handout/PA

The family of a retired British geologist facing the death penalty in Iraq have called on the UK government to urgently intervene.

Jim Fitton, 66, was detained by authorities in the Middle Eastern country, accused of smuggling, during a geology and archaeology trip.

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