Theresa May 'deeply disappointed' at sentencing of Matthew Hedges in UAE

Theresa May 'deeply disappointed' at sentencing of Matthew Hedges in UAE
"We are of course deeply disappointed and concerned at today's verdict," May told parliament. (Image Credit: Reuters)
  • Country:
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she was "deeply disappointed" that a UAE court had sentenced British academic Matthew Hedges to life in prison on charges of spying.

"We are of course deeply disappointed and concerned at today's verdict," May told parliament. "We are raising it with the Emirati authorities at the highest level."

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