UAE ordered to pay £260,000 to trafficking victim exploited by diplomat in London

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Diane TaylorJanuary 22, 2026 at 06:51 PM

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The United Arab Emirates has been ordered by the UK High Court to pay over £260,000 to a woman trafficked and exploited by one of its diplomats in London. The Filipino woman was brought to London in 2013 to work for diplomat Salem Mohammed Sultan Aljaberi and his family, where she was effectively imprisoned in their home for 89 days and forced to work long hours with inadequate food and verbal abuse. The court found she was a victim of modern slavery, working without rest, proper pay, or freedom. The UAE government did not participate in the court proceedings. The awarded damages cover false imprisonment, emotional distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from the experience.

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Filipino 30% Mr Justice Lavender 40% Home Office 50% High Court ×260% UK ×270% London ×370% Salem Mohammed Sultan Aljaberi ×280% United Arab Emirates ×390%

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human trafficking 100% domestic servitude 90% exploitation 80% uae 80% modern slavery 70% diplomatic immunity 70% court ruling 70% victim compensation 60% post-traumatic stress disorder 50% false imprisonment 40%