Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 26615
British Nationals Abroad
Tabled: 27 January 2025
Answered: 3 February 2025
Question
James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat — Lewes
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to ensure the (a) fair treatment and (b) legal representation of British citizens detained abroad.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerIn cases where a British national is detained overseas, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) can provide information about the local legal system to help individuals understand what to expect and their rights, including any right to a s...
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