Bella Culley's lawyer criticises British embassy
Summary
Bella Culley, a British teenager, is imprisoned in Georgia, facing drug smuggling charges. Her lawyer criticizes the British embassy for not providing adequate support. The embassy states it has been in touch with Culley's family and local authorities.Key Facts
- Bella Culley is accused of drug smuggling in Georgia and is currently in jail.
- Her lawyer says the British embassy has not visited or provided written references since her legal representation began.
- Culley's lawyer is unhappy with the level of assistance from UK authorities.
- The Foreign Office states that they are in contact with Culley’s family and have made one prison visit.
- Culley faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years or life imprisonment, with the possibility of release for a "substantial" sum.
- Culley claims she was forced to transport drugs through torture and denies drug use.
- She was arrested at Tbilisi International Airport after arriving from the UAE, with drugs reportedly found in her luggage.
- She is about five months pregnant and her health has not been checked by the embassy, according to her lawyer.
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