British Nationals Abroad: Detainees

(asked on 28th August 2026) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many British nationals are currently detained overseas.


Answered by
Stephen Doughty Portrait
Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 10th September 2026

The Terms of Reference for the UK Envoy for Complex Consular Detentions are published on GOV.UK. They do not exclude dual nationals from eligibility for support. Cases are considered in accordance with the published Terms of Reference and the role of the Envoy.

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