Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 34790

British Nationals Abroad: Detainees

Tabled: 3 March 2025

Answered: 10 March 2025

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to bring forward legislative proposals to provide a legal right to consular assistance to all British nationals facing arbitrary detention overseas.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

The Government takes allegations concerning the arbitrary detention of British nationals - including journalists - very seriously. We examine the circumstances of each case individually and develop tailored strategies based on careful judgements on what i...

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