British Nationals Abroad: Detainees

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 10 November 2025.

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Photo of Baroness Hodgson of Abinger Baroness Hodgson of Abinger Conservative

To ask His Majesty's Government how many British citizens were detained in foreign jails at the end of September.

Photo of Baroness Chapman of Darlington Baroness Chapman of Darlington Minister of State (Development)

As of 30 September 2025, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office was providing consular assistance to 1,834 British people detained overseas.

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