Question follow-through · 22681

British Nationals Abroad: Detainees

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British nationals detained in countries that do not recognise dual nationality will be eligible for support from the Envoy for Complex Consular Cases.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
28 Aug 2026
Target answer date
2 Sept 2026
Answer
10 Sept 2026 · 13 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 28 Aug 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British nationals detained in countries that do not recognise dual nationality will be eligible for support from the Envoy for Complex Consular Cases.

  2. 2 Sept 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 10 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    The Terms of Reference for the UK Envoy for Complex Consular Detentions are published on GOV.UK. They do not exclude dual nationals from eligibility for support. Cases are considered in accordance with the published Terms of Reference and the role of the ...

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