Marcus Fakana was arrested during a family holiday in Dubai after his romance with a 17-year-old girl was discovered, potentially facing two decades in prison.
Radha Stirling stated that Dubai has only recently legalized premarital sex for tourists, highlighting the complexity of the legal situation concerning Fakana.
Following the discovery of their relationship by the girl's strict family, her mother alerted the police in Dubai, leading to Fakana’s arrest while he was on holiday.
Fakana's family has sought intervention from UK officials, emphasizing the legal disparity between the UK and UAE laws regarding consensual relationships among teenagers.
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