A young Brit has been handed a life sentence in Dubai after she made a 'stupid mistake', according to her mother, who has been trying to raise funds for legal fees One Brit has been jailed for life after making a 'stupid mistake'

A devastated family have revealed that their daughter has been sent to jail in Dubai for life after make a "very stupid mistake". Relations of Mia O'Brien, 23, from Huyton, Liverpool, have launched a GoFundMe to help with travel and legal fees. ‌

It has not been confirmed what Mia's "stupid mistake" was, but life sentences – which last about 15 years in the United Arab Emirates – can be for a variety of reasons, such as drug trafficking or violence. ‌

Mia has been transferred to another prison since being handed her life sentence, with the UAE kn

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