'Sex on beach' couple begin appeal

A British couple who had sex on a Dubai beach appeared in court today to begin an appeal against their conviction.

A British couple who had sex on a Dubai beach will find out if their appeal has been successful next week, their lawyer said today.

Michelle Palmer, 36, of Oakham, Rutland, and 34-year-old Vince Acors, of Bromley, south-east London, were sentenced to three months in jail and issued with deportation orders last month.