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Press Release: Billy Hood Appeal

Abu Dhabi Courts accept Billy Hood did not traffic nor sell the CBD vape oil left in his car by a visiting friend. They accept that he “unintentionally possessed” the CBD but have sentenced him to TEN YEARS in prison, despite new legislation eliminating prison sentences ...

30 November 2021

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Clemency request for Billy Hood

Clemency request for man sentenced to 25 years over CBD oil sent to HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

25 October 2021

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Billy Hood to remain in prison for further six weeks says Abu Dhabi court

Billy Hood to remain in prison for further six weeks says Abu Dhabi court

19 October 2021

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Lawyers mount vigorous defence in Billy Hood appeal

Appeal court to review evidence in Billy Hood case in Abu Dhabi tomorrow.

18 October 2021

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GB News: Colin Brazier interviews Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai on CBD oil in Dubai

'Dubai police are incentivised to secure drugs convictions and they do not care whether there is evidence against that person to prove the guilt.'Radha Stirling says many people in Dubai are forced to confess to crimes they haven't committed.

17 October 2021

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Billy Hood’s uncle angered by Dubai propaganda

The UAE’s government controlled newspaper published a self praising article in response to the media coverage of Billy Hood’s 25 year sentence in Dubai, claiming he was “treated well” by authorities, angering Billy’s family who know first hand, this was not the case.

17 October 2021

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5 News TV report on Billy Hood cast with family & Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai

5 News TV report on Billy Hood, sentenced to 25 years in notorious Dubai jail after his visiting friend left tiny bottles of mixed CBD vape oil in Billy's company car.

15 October 2021

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Billy Hood - what will the British FCDO do to help the footballer sentenced to 25 years for CBD oil?

Billy Hood has been sentenced to remain in Dubai's notorious prison until his 49th birthday. But what is the UK Embassy and British FCDO going to do to help him? Billy's mother says they've done nothing to date and they don't even have an obligation to help. At what p...

14 October 2021

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