The fact that British man Karl Andree faces 350 lashes in a Saudi prison won’t halt our trade with the regime. So why not execute business with other human rights ‘abusers’?Should Britain break off relations with Saudi Arabia over the proposed flogging,apparently to death, of a 75-year-old businessman for having domestic-made wine in his car? Or should it win whatever money is going and comment that internal affairs are a matter for the regime?Nothing in the compromising world of diplomacy has been as hypocritical as Britain’s dealings with the Saudis. Money has trumped everything, and dirty money,corrupt money, vast quantities of money. Related: Children of Briton sentenced to 350 lashes over alcohol appeal to PM Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com