British teen faces up to 20 years in Dubai for sex with 17-year-old, where age of consent is 18.

An 18-year-old British teenager, Marcus Fakana, faces up to 20 years in prison in Dubai for having sex with a 17-year-old girl during a holiday. The age of consent in Dubai is 18. Fakana was arrested after the girl's mother reported their relationship to the police. He was held for three days without contacting his parents. His family and local MP David Lammy are seeking help from the British government to bring him back to the UK, where the same conduct would be legal.

November 20, 2024
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