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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-07-20more like thismore than 2015-07-20
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: Crime remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that crimes committed against British nationals by family members overseas are investigated and prosecuted. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Edmonton more like this
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Kate Osamor more like this
unstar this property uin 8100 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-09-07more like thismore than 2015-09-07
star this property answer text Whilst we cannot interfere in the investigation or judicial processes in that country, we will also consider making appropriate representations to the local authorities if there are concerns that the investigation is not carried out in line with local procedures; if there are justified complaints about discrimination against the person who has died or their family; or where we judge that a local delay or decisions creates significant distress for the bereaved. Details of the support we offer to all British victims of crimes overseas are set out in our public statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/317474/FCO_Brits_Abroad_2014.pdf The investigation of crimes overseas are the responsibility of the country in which they occurred. We cannot interfere in investigations overseas and may be considered a third party by some countries and therefore not entitled to updates on the investigation or court process. We recommend that families engage a local lawyer who can make efforts to ensure that local standards are met and can seek updates from the local authorities and courts. We do though retain close interest in cases, and seek updates where we are able to. We can also formally note our interest in an investigation, in particular if a British National is murdered or dies in suspicious circumstances.
star this property answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield more like this
star this property answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
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less than 2015-09-07T13:47:45.497Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-07T13:47:45.497Z
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star this property label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Kate Osamor more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-03-05more like thismore than 2020-03-05
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: Crime remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what guidance his Department has issued to UK (a) embassies and (b) consular offices on collaboration with local police forces in the event that a UK citizen is the victim of a serious crime. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
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Kate Green more like this
unstar this property uin 25662 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-13more like thismore than 2020-03-13
star this property answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) produces internal guidance for staff to assist British nationals who have been affected by crimes abroad. This is regularly reviewed to ensure it is up to date. The FCO also works with a law enforcement adviser who advises consular staff who are supporting British victims of crime overseas.</p><p>Information on the consular assistance the FCO can provide to British nationals overseas can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-british-nationals-abroad-a-guide.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
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less than 2020-03-13T12:33:06.27Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-13T12:33:06.27Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
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4120
star this property label Biography information for Kate Green more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-03-05more like thismore than 2020-03-05
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: Crime remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to inform family members of victims of serious crimes overseas of the outcome of local police investigations. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
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Kate Green more like this
unstar this property uin 25664 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-13more like thismore than 2020-03-13
star this property answer text <p>Anyone who is a victim of crime overseas can contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) 24/7 for advice. The FCO can give general information about local police and legal procedures. In many countries, investigating authorities and the courts may refuse to answer enquiries from other people and organisations, including consular staff. In such circumstances, we may advise people to consider appointing a local lawyer to look after their interests in court, and follow any trial. More information on consular assistance for victims of crime overseas is set out on page 15 of Support for British nationals abroad: a guide. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-british-nationals-abroad-a-guide.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
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less than 2020-03-13T12:35:18.323Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-13T12:35:18.323Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
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4120
star this property label Biography information for Kate Green more like this