Arrest of Matthew Hedges
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"Matthew Hedges" redirects here. For the American soccer player, see Matt Hedges.
In May 2018, Matthew Hedges, a British doctoral student who was in the United Arab Emirates for a two-week research trip, was arrested at Dubai International Airport on suspicion of spying on behalf of the British government. In November 2018, Hedges was sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates on charges of espionage in state security.
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Matthew Hedges | |
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Born | 1986 or 1987 (age 36–37) Surrey, United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Doctoral student |
Known for | Imprisoned in the UAE for spying |
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The verdict was criticised in the United Kingdom, including by Prime Minister Theresa May and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt. Hedges was pardoned in November 2018, ahead of the UAE's National Day.