The family of Jim Fitton say he has been falsely accused of trying to smuggle historical artefacts.
Ms Fitton said her father, who lives in Malaysia, was then arrested on 20 March after his tour group's baggage was checked at the airport."Now he [Mr Fitton] is facing a potential death sentence, I just can't quite believe what's happening. It doesn't feel real," she added.The family said tour leaders also collected the shards as souvenirs at the site in Eridu
"We have days to save him and our lawyer has drafted a proposal for cessation of the case," continued Mr Tasker.Mr Tasker's local MP in Bath, Wera Hobhouse, said she has asked ministers to respond to the "incredibly serious" issue.Mr Fitton's lawyer has told his family that an intervention from the British Government will make a difference
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