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UK Teenager Begins One-Year Prison Sentence in Dubai for Relationship with 17-Year-Old

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UK Teenager Begins One-Year Prison Sentence in Dubai for Relationship with 17-Year-Old

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  • A British teenager, **Marcus Fakana**, has started a **one-year jail sentence** in Dubai for engaging in a **sexual relationship** with a 17-year-old.
  • Fakana, aged 18, was arrested after the girl's mother discovered their **conversations and photos** and alerted the authorities upon their return to London.
  • He went to the police voluntarily and is expected to serve his time in **al-Awir prison**, while still seeking a **pardon** from Dubai’s ruler.
  • Campaign group **Detained in Dubai** expressed concern about the impact of prison on his life, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation for a young adult.
  • UAE law regards anyone under 18 as a minor, leading to prosecution for adults involved in sexual relationships with them under strict laws.

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