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Mongolia: Detainees

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 19421

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the welfare of British nationals detained in Mongolia, including access to legal representation.

Answered by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides consular assistance to British nationals abroad 24/7. In Mongolia, consular officials aim to visit detained British nationals every six weeks initially and every three months following sentencing, although this is kept under review according to individual circumstances. We are not aware of any British nationals currently detained in Mongolia. If the Honourable Member wishes to raise a specific case, he is welcome to write to me separately.

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