David Haigh

David Haigh Human Rights Lawyer; Crisis Manager; Writer & Broadcaster; Councillor. Ex MD ; Founder ; Detained International. Never, ever, ever given in

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� Defending Brits and others in the UAE against injustice and inequality
� 1st openly LQBTQ+ MD of a UK �
� Media Commentator, Motivational Speaker
� Mental Health - ADHD - PTSD / Torture survivor
� Councillor
� Founder - Detained International
� Founder - Haigh International Justice
� Founder - As

sociation Victims of Torture in the UAE
� Co-Founder - Campaign
� Ex Football Association Inclusivity Chair, Ex MD Leeds Utd FC, Chair LUFC Ladies.

Enjoyable and informative discussion on GB News yesterday with the always fantastic Dawn Neesom and Tom Harwood on Rober...
23/01/2026

Enjoyable and informative discussion on GB News yesterday with the always fantastic Dawn Neesom and Tom Harwood on Robert Jenrick of Reform UKUK thoughts on the Home Office and the need to split it up. How do we fix the broken Home Office? Tom Harwood had an excellent idea (sorry Dawn)—any others?

Reform UK's new recruit previously called for the Home Office to be 'abolished'

Absolutely stunning northern lights (aurora borealis) visible right now at Hayle Beach, Cornwall. Feels like such a priv...
19/01/2026

Absolutely stunning northern lights (aurora borealis) visible right now at Hayle Beach, Cornwall. Feels like such a privilege to see them. Beautiful

Allowing West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford to retire with full pension instead of facing proper investigation a...
16/01/2026

Allowing West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford to retire with full pension instead of facing proper investigation and sacking over the Aston Villa / Maccabi Tel Aviv football fan ban scandal sends a terrible message and sets a dangerous precedent. It robs communities and football fans of accountability from those meant to protect them and lets police errors go unpunished.

West Midlands police chief Craig Guildford to retire after decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa; Guildford steps down following mounting pressure for him to quit over the controversy

05/01/2026

Good morning Cornwall. What a stunning start to 2026. Snow falling across Cornish farm fields near hayle.

Good morning Cornwall.  What a magical start to 2026. Snow-covered Cornish farm fields near Hayle look enchanting. Heavy...
05/01/2026

Good morning Cornwall. What a magical start to 2026. Snow-covered Cornish farm fields near Hayle look enchanting. Heavy snow currently falling. #. farmlife

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉

What a year 2025 was—I finally summited Kilimanjaro, ticking off a lifelong dream! It was incredible, but the months since have been tough with health struggles that kept me in hospital on New Year’s Eve. I also won a decade-long legal fight, though I never had time to speak about it.

But now... hello 2026! I'm feeling stronger and more determined than ever, buzzing with new projects—many focused on human rights causes that mean the world to me.

This is the year I climb my next mountain, whatever shape it takes. Here's to fresh starts, big dreams, and unstoppable energy.

Wishing you all a joyful, healthy, and adventure-filled year ahead! May you climb your mountains this year, whatever form they take, and may we heal the world together 🌎🥂✨🏔️

Thank you to my wonderful friend Tiina Jauhiainen for the beautiful flowers, and to my incredible partner Jonny for ever...
30/12/2025

Thank you to my wonderful friend Tiina Jauhiainen for the beautiful flowers, and to my incredible partner Jonny for everything.
As many of you know, it’s been a rough year health-wise after climbing the world’s tallest freestanding mountain (Mount Kilimanjaro in beautiful Tanzania). It started with DVT, then male breast cancer scares, and after a long road of treatment.
Today is hopefully the final surgery in this journey, the end of what my friends jokingly call ‘Kilimanjaro Revenge’ 😉
As they wheel me into theatre, here’s to 2026: more mountains to climb, the English Channel to swim, and better health ahead. 🥂
Love to you all.

Never, ever, ever give up on your dreams.

And yes I would climb Kilimanjaro ⛰️ again any time. 💪👍

Merry Christmas, everyone! 🌟May your day be filled with love, joy, magic and warmth from those you cherish.In a world th...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas, everyone! 🌟

May your day be filled with love, joy, magic and warmth from those you cherish.

In a world that seemingly needs it more than ever, let’s embrace the spirit of Christmas: kindness, compassion, love, and unity. We are all one human race—bound by our shared humanity and our shared world—and together, we can truly heal our world, mend divisions, uphold dignity for all, and choose peace over conflict.

Wishing you hope, happiness, and peace. ❤️

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Today is World Human Rights Day.🔹 Right to life  🔹 Freedom  🔹 Justice  Human rights belong to all of us. They are non-ne...
10/12/2025

Today is World Human Rights Day.

🔹 Right to life
🔹 Freedom
🔹 Justice

Human rights belong to all of us. They are non-negotiable.

We all have a role to play in upholding them for every human being. That’s why, on this Human Rights Day, my good friend Aisha-Ali Khan and I have launched a new human rights watchdog. Watch this space.

Good morning. What a perfect start to a busy weekend - a breathtaking sunrise 🌅 beach walk in Cornwall with the  🐶
06/12/2025

Good morning. What a perfect start to a busy weekend - a breathtaking sunrise 🌅 beach walk in Cornwall with the 🐶

Thank you to  for highlighting the critically urgent & horrific Dubai human rights case of Zeynab Javadli  and her three...
05/12/2025

Thank you to for highlighting the critically urgent & horrific Dubai human rights case of Zeynab Javadli and her three Dubai Princess daughters. Please share and read if you can. Link in comments.

Britain wants Reform UK says latest YouGov polling.
26/09/2025

Britain wants Reform UK says latest YouGov polling.

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Defending British Nationals and others in the UAE against human rights abuses, Joint managing partner UAE legal consultancy @stirlinghaigh, partner @detainedindubai, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Writer, Humanitarian, Founder Association for victims of Torture in the UAE, Dubai torture survivor. ⚽️ Football @FA Inclusivity advisor, Ex MD Leeds Utd @LUFC. 📚 Book 2018 Never, ever, ever given in