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flag British law student Mia O'Brien released from Dubai prison after serving part of 25-year drug sentence.

flag Mia O'Brien, a 23-year-old British law student from Liverpool, has been released from a Dubai prison after serving part of a 25-year sentence for cocaine possession. flag Arrested in September during a raid that uncovered 50 grams of cocaine, she was convicted following a brief trial in Arabic, which her family and advocates say lacked due process. flag She maintained her innocence, claiming she had used only a small amount. flag Her mother confirmed her return to the UK, where she will spend Christmas with her family. flag The UK Foreign Office has supported the family and engaged with UAE authorities. flag The case has drawn attention to the UAE’s strict drug laws, which allow for severe penalties including life imprisonment for even minor possession, and raised concerns about the fairness of its legal system.

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