Court actions revealed that the divers were exposed to toxic chemicals while working in Saudi Arabia. The claimants are taking action against Khalifa A Algosaibi Diving and Marine Services (KADMS) who they were working for at the time. Their barrister, Robert Weir, said they were diving from a vessel in an oil field in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia, and on 7 May 2003 were required to work in water into which toxic chemicals had been discharged. All three suffered injuries and haven't dived since.

Underwood, a partner at Underwoods Solicitors says: “This type of dispute is increasingly common with more British people living and working abroad but the Sharia aspect of this case is an interesting point.”