LONDON: British prosecutors said on Thursday they would not charge the UAE minister for tolerance after a British woman alleged he sexually assaulted her while working on a literary festival in Abu Dhabi.

Hay literary festival worker Caitlin McNamara, 32, who has waived her right to anonymity, said the assault happened when she visited minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan at a private island villa on Valentine’s day this year.

Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said it had “carefully reviewed” evidence uncovered during a police investigation and that possible charges of sexual assault and torture were considered.

“However, after thorough consideration, we have concluded that the evidence does not support a prosecution and will not be taking the case any further,” it added.

Published in Dawn, October 30th, 2020