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British Nationals Abroad: Death

Asked by Tristan OsborneLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 2 April 2026UIN 120698

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what role her Department has in supporting investigations into deaths of people abroad who held Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK but were not British citizens; and what guidance is provided to UK authorities on cooperating with relevant foreign authorities where questions arise regarding investigative jurisdiction.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Government publishes information on the support that can be provided overseas on GOV.UK, including information about how departments and agencies work together when a British person is a victim of murder or manslaughter overseas. Questions about UK investigations are a matter for the police.

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