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James Scott Rhys Anderson

Asked by Alex EastonIndependentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 4 December 2024UIN 16444

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he is having with his Russian counterpart on the release of James Scott Rhys Anderson.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The British Embassy in Moscow requested urgent confirmation of Mr Anderson's detention and location and reminded the Russian Federation of their obligations under International Humanitarian Law, including the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. Consular officials remain in close contact with Mr Anderson's family to provide assistance.

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