Jagtar Singh Johal

(asked on 14th November 2017) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what support his Department is offering to Jagtar Singh Johal.


Answered by
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Mark Field
This question was answered on 20th November 2017

The British High Commission raised this case with the Indian authorities immediately on notification of Mr Johal's detention and continued to press for consular access until it was granted. Following senior representations​ to the Indian authorities, consular staff were able to meet Mr Johal on 16 November, and staff in London have met his family to update them.​ Consular officials are continuing to provide assistance to Mr Johal and are engaging with his family.

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