What can be done about it:
http://www.dw.com/en/cameron-backs-out-of-saudi-deal-amid-concerns-over-public-flogging-case/a-18779490
A spokeswoman for the government said the decision to pull out of the deal was not related to the case of Karl Andree, the Briton being held prisoner in Saudi Arabia.
However, she did not acknowledge the case at the same press conference, calling it "extremely concerning" and telling reporters Cameron was planning to write to Riyadh over the issue.
'Potentially a death sentence'
The 74-year-old Andree was sentenced to prison for 12 months by Saudi authorities a year ago after being caught with alcohol. Though he served his time, the Briton is slated for further punishment - up to 350 lashes in public.
The man's son asked Cameron to intervene. "He's an old frail man and I fear this lashing sentence is potentially a death sentence for him," Simon Andree said, according to Reuters news agency.
Britain maintains close ties with Saudi Arabia, providing the country with many of its weapons. Human rights group Amnesty International called on Downing Street to stop its arm supply to Riyadh, which is also participating in a controversial war in Yemen.
Stop the Saudi genocide in Yemen..stop the arms flow!