Matthew Hedges pardoned: how the UAE ‘spying’ case unfolded

Durham University PhD student was detained during research trip for thesis

Matthew Hedges
Matthew Hedges with his wife, Daniela Tejada
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A British academic who was sentenced to life in prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on spying charges last week has been granted a presidential pardon by the country’s rulers.

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