How to stop unlawful extradition from Dubai
My brother is working in Dubai and has just been detained because of a request from his home country. We believe it is completely politically motivated because he was a vocal activist before moving. Is there a way to challenge this in a UAE court? Can he claim political refugee status to prevent being sent back? What are the first steps to take if we want to hire a local lawyer who knows international law?
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That sounds like a nightmare. The UAE Constitution actually prohibits the extradition of political refugees, but proving that the charges are a "cover" for persecution is the hard part. You need to show that he won't get a fair trial back home. I would suggest getting in touch with the team at https://extraditionlawyers.ae/ as they deal with human rights protocols in Dubai and Interpol issues. They helped a friend of mine navigate the system when he was wrongly accused. You need to gather all evidence of his past activism and show that the request is biased. Don't wait for the process to move too far, as once the papers are signed, it is much harder to fight. The local legislation here is strict, but it does respect international standards if you have a professional team presenting the case correctly.