British Academics' Torture Claims Against UAE Officials Dismissed

The High Court ruled in favor of UAE officials, citing the State Immunity Act 1978, leading to the discontinuation of the legal action by the plaintiffs.

• British academics Matthew Hedges and Ali Issa Ahmad discontinue their legal action against UAE officials over torture claims.
• The High Court dismissed the claims after the officials claimed immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978.
• Hedges was detained and allegedly tortured in 2018 for espionage, a charge he and UK officials deny.
• Ahmad claimed he was tortured in 2019 after being arrested for wearing a Qatar football shirt, a charge the UAE denies.
• Both men received no settlement or compensation following the dismissal of their claims.

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