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British Indian Ocean Territory: Sri Lanka

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 November 2024UIN 14747

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether criminal charges (a) have been made and (b) convictions have been secured against Sri Lankan nationals on Diego Garcia by BIOT authorities.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Where allegations of criminality are made on BIOT, they are investigated by the authorities there and criminal charges brought and prosecuted where appropriate.  

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