On the case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

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This resolution condemns the continued arbitrary arrest of Ryan Cornelius, a British citizen detained in Dubai since 2008, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release.¶¶ It urges the UAE government to investigate the circumstances of his detention and to take action against those responsible for violating his rights.¶

Key points

Condemns the continued arbitrary arrest of Ryan Cornelius and calls for his immediate and unconditional release, either on grounds of re-sentencing based on a law passed after his initial arrest or on humanitarian grounds.¶
Calls for Mr. Cornelius to be accorded an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations, in accordance with international law.¶
Urges the Government of the UAE to ensure a full and independent investigation of the circumstances surrounding the arbitrary deprivation of liberty of Mr. Cornelius.¶
Urges the UAE to take appropriate measures against those responsible for the violation of his rights.¶

Who is affected

Ryan Cornelius, a British citizen detained in Dubai since 2008.¶
The Government of the United Arab Emirates, which is urged to release him and investigate.¶¶

Figures and deadlines

Arrested in 2008, initially sentenced to 10 years in 2010, extended by 20 years in 2018, release scheduled for 2038.¶¶¶

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