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Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai

Reference
2025/2796(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 10 July 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
10 Jul 2025 · Adopted
Versions
7 versions
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 10 July 2025
  3. Parliament’s position (done) Final

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

People

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The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.

Decisions in plenary, 1

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
10 Jul 2025Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai ResolutionsAdopted511 for, 50 against, 75 abstained by roll call

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Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.

Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).

  1. 10 Jul 2025 Final vote on the motion for a resolution

    Adopted 511–50–75

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    Divided
    Patriots
    Divided
    ESN
    Against

Versions, 7

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament10 Jul 2025

    Adopted text TA10-0161/2025 TA-10-2025-0161

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  2. Tabled for plenary9 Jul 2025

    Joint motion RC-B10-0328/2025 RC-10-2025-0328

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  3. Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0340/2025 B-10-2025-0340

  4. Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0341/2025 B-10-2025-0341

  5. Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0333/2025 B-10-2025-0333

  6. Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0336/2025 B-10-2025-0336

  7. Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0328/2025 B-10-2025-0328

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0161/2025: A resolution on the case of Ryan Cornelius, a British national arbitrarily detained in the UAE since 2008. It condemns his detention, demands his release and compensation, and urges authorities to provide medical care and investigate.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0340/2025: This resolution concerns the case of Ryan Cornelius, a British national arbitrarily detained in the UAE since 2008. It calls for his immediate release, reparations, and medical care, and urges the UK and EU to act.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0341/2025: This resolution expresses concern over the continued arbitrary detention of British national Ryan Cornelius in Dubai, citing violations of international law and his deteriorating health.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0333/2025: This resolution addresses the case of British businessman Ryan Cornelius, arbitrarily detained in Dubai since May 2008, and condemns the repression of dissent in the UAE.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0336/2025: This resolution condemns the continued arbitrary arrest of Ryan Cornelius, a British citizen detained in Dubai since 2008, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0328/2025: This resolution addresses the case of British businessman Ryan Cornelius, arbitrarily detained in Dubai since May 2008, and condemns the UAE's repression of dissent. It calls for his release and that of all arbitrarily detained persons, and urges the UAE to join international human rights treaties.

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What changed, 1

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0328/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0161/2025

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    The versions differ only in wording: the capitalization of "whereas" is adjusted.

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Timeline, 2

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 2 steps · 9 Jul 2025–10 Jul 2025

  1. 10 July 2025

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 10 Jul 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0328/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0333/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0336/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0340/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0341/2025Adopted text TA10-0161/2025

  2. 9 July 2025

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 9 Jul 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0328/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0333/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0336/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0340/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0341/2025

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2796
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Retrieved
25 September 2026

Cite as

European Parliament (2025). “Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai”. Dossier, 10 July 2025. procId 2025-2796, reference 2025/2796(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2796 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2796(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2796 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2796,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai}},
  year = {2025},
  date = {2025-07-10},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2796}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2796},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2796, reference 2025/2796(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2796(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}