Foreign Office apologises over handling of Matthew Hedges torture case
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6EEKG)
Department's top official acknowledges profound impact UAE detention had on British academic
The UK Foreign Office has formally apologised to the academic Matthew Hedges for its handling of his arrest and subsequent torture by the United Arab Emirates.
The apology was recommended by the parliamentary ombudsman after Hedges filed a complaint.
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