Dubai: British beach sex couple to be freed and deported...

Two Britons convicted of engaging in sexual acts on a Dubai beach have had their jail term suspended by an appeal court, meaning they will be freed and deported.

In October, Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer were sentenced to three months in jail followed by deportation after being convicted on two charges of engaging in sexual activity outside of wedlock, and for doing so in public.

They had pleaded not guilty to the charges.

In its ruling on Tuesday, the court also upheld a 1,000 dirham (NZ$510) fine imposed on both for an alcohol-related offence they admitted. More...

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