Written question asked by Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 January 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Nigeria: Diplomatic Service

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what consular assistance has been provided to British nationals who are (a) former and (b) current members of the Synagogue Church of all Nations in Nigeria since March 2010; and if he has made representations to his counterparts in Nigeria on consular cases involving that Church.

Answer: The FCDO is deeply concerned about the reports of violence and abuse surrounding the Synagogue Church of All Nations. We have raised these allegations with Nigerian State Government representatives and will also raise with the Federal authorities. We take all reports of crime, including sexual assault and violence against British nationals overseas very seriously and encourage British nationals who want to raise such allegations, whether current or historic, to contact our consular teams who can support them to report these to the authorities. British nationals in Nigeria in need of urgent help can call us on +234 (9) 462 3100 or if in the UK +44 20 7008 5000.

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