Middle East - Her former bodyguard claims that he lived in constant fear of sexual harassment during his seven years employed by the princess and her husband, a high-profile businessman. He alleges that the husband showed him homosexual pornography and that excessive alcohol and drugs were consumed in the household. The close protection officer, who can only be referred to as "B", is suing the princess, who cannot be named for legal reasons, for alleged breach of contract, sex discrimination and unfair dismissal. The claims will be the subject of a full hearing in June. On Monday, her lawyers argued successfully that reporting restrictions should be applied to the case. Akhlaq Choudhury, representing the princess, told the Central London Employment Tribunal that publication of the princess's name in connection with the allegations would breach her right to a private life under Article Eight of the European Convention on Human Rights. The case might even make it necessary for her to leave her conservative homeland, he claimed. “There is risk that the respondent might be affected in giving her evidence and may not attend — that is how fearful she is — and if she does not attend she would not get a fair trial and that is not in the interest of justice,” said Mr Choudhury. Full Story>>
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