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A COURT has heard how a schoolgirl who grew up in Swansea was allegedly 'locked up' for four years at the home of her dad.
High Court judge Mr Justice Holman was told how Amina Al-Jeffery, who has dual British and Saudi Arabian nationality, was taken to Saudi Arabia by her family.
The court is hearing from lawyers for Miss Al-Jeffery, 21, who say they fear for her safety.
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They have asked Mr Justice Holman to look at ways of helping Miss Al-Jeffery, who, they allege, may have been 'locked up' at times.
Representing Miss Al-Jeffery, Henry Setright QC said a solicitor had found it hard to take instructions and attempts had been made to allow Miss Al-Jeffery to instruct lawyers in Jeddah via British Consulate staff.
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Miss Al-Jeffery's father, Mohammed Al-Jeffery, had objected to her returning to the UK, the court heard.
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Mr Justice Holman said the issues raised were "important and difficult".
But he said he would have to consider his powers to make orders relating to an adult in a foreign country who had dual nationality.
The 'right thing', he said, might be to order that Miss Al-Jeffery was taken to the British Consulate, so Foreign Office staff could get involved.
A public hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London is considering the case. It is expected to end tomorrow.
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