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British academic says Foreign Office failed to negotiate his release
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May 7, 2019
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12:58Now PlayingA British academic held in the United Arab Emirates for seven months on spying charges has lodged a legal complaint against the Foreign Office.
Matthew Hedges told Sky News the FCO failed in its duty of care to negotiate his release and help him clear his name.
He said: "Six months were taken away from our lives."
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