British man convicted of having sex on a beach in Dubai denies sex took place . The case has sparked outrage among the country's expatriate community and led to calls for an end to sexual harassment at resorts. Acors said the Dubai authorities had confiscated his passport during deportation proceedings that took three months . he was `` extremely naive '' about Muslim law . Couple were both convicted of public indecency , sex outside marriage . Three-month jail terms suspended on appeal ; they returned to UK last week .
British man convicted of having sex on a beach in Dubai denies sex took place . The case has sparked outrage among the country's expatriate community and led to calls for an end to sexual harassment at resorts. he was `` extremely naive '' about Muslim law . Couple were both convicted of public indecency , sex outside marriage . Three-month jail terms suspended on appeal ; they returned to UK last week .