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Diplomatic Service: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 March 2025UIN 39363

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of establishing a legal right to consular assistance for British nationals.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Government is committed to strengthening consular services, including the introduction of a right in cases of human rights violations. Ministers are currently considering options to achieve this, which we will announce in due course.

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