Connor Clements

“Brits and other Westerners should think very carefully before visiting Dubai for work or holidays. Even with the best intentions of observing local laws, it is far too easy to find oneself inadvertently in breach, and the punishments for such mistakes can often be devastating." Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai

Connor Clements, Brit jailed in Dubai for medical marijuana taken in UK, already detained over the hConnor Clements, a young British man who was arrested in the UAE for traces of medical marijuana that were left in his system after legally taking it in the UK, has been dealt another blow. Connor has a medical form from John Lycett Green, the founder of Medical Marijuana UK explaining that Connor was legally taking Sa

“In Connor’s case he believed he was obeying each country’s laws to the letter, and yet the remaining traces of THC in his bloodstream were enough for him to be charged with possession. Obviously this definition of ‘possession’ would never occur to someone in the West. Indeed, it can be quite confusing when for instance, it is illegal to buy alcohol in the UAE without a license, but one can consume alcohol on a flight to the UAE, and not be criminally charged upon arrival for ‘possession’ of alcohol without a license on the basis of having alcohol in one’s system. Travellers are understandably perplexed, and therefore at risk.”

Connor Clements appeal to be ruled on 3 days before Christmas. Brit facing 2 years jail in Dubai for using legal marijuana medication in England 3 weeks before. On the 21st December, 3 days before Christmas, when most Brits are looking forward to time with family and cosy nights with good food and loved ones, Connor Clements will be staring down the barrel of a two year sentence i