UK must be 'brave' and prosecute gulf royal accused of sexual assault, says top QC

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Helena Kennedy says CPS must pursue case against UAE minister accused of assaulting British citizen Caitlin McNamara at Hay Abu Dhabi festival

, the 32-year-old waived her anonymity to accuse Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s minister of tolerance and a senior figure in Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, of attacking her days before the festival, which was funded by his department. The 69-year-old royal has denied the allegations through a lawyer in London, who said: “Our client is surprised and saddened by this allegation, which arrives eight months after the alleged incident and via a national newspaper. The account is denied.

 

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oh yes, that will not happen

To go along with the one in Paris?

Anyone there going to be brave enough to do the same with Prince Andrew?

Of course. But you’re not naive enough to think it will happen. Big money and big politics now outplay the law. The “e’er so mighty days” are long gone.

And who's opinion says she's a top QC? Splash the headline Grauniad, that's how you earned the moniker. 😂😂

That's not brave, that's applying the law

Yeah, like that’s going to happen.

Best of luck, I hope you are successful. Be strong!

Whats brave about prosecuting a sex offender? If the evidence is there slam the cuffs on!

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