Monday, August 5, 2019

this is a potentially tricky scenario for the british government. i think that all decent people are going to want them to grant the order, but dubai is a friendly state that is in a tactical position when it comes to conflict with iran, and a protection order of this sort may very well involve a need for round the clock security.

is this woman a british citizen? if so, the state will have certain obligations, and likely be forced to do the right thing.

if she's not, the outcome of this could be heartbreaking.

https://globalnews.ca/news/5702466/princess-haya-dubai-ruler-forced-marriage-protection-order/