Written question asked by James Naish (Labour) on Friday, 6 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of use of diplomatic premises in the UK to (a) monitor and (b) intimidate members of diaspora communities; and what safeguards are in place to prevent such activity.

Answer

Diplomatic activity in the UK is governed through the principles of the Vienna Conventions which allows for legitimate diplomatic activity. Where we find evidence of any activity that goes beyond what is accredited for, this could invalidate the accreditation, and the UK would take appropriate action.

While it is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on security and intelligence matters, where we identify such threats, we are front footed in deploying protective measures as appropriate.

If individuals think they are a victim of state directed activity, they should report this to police via the established mechanisms 101, 999, or at a local police station.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 58072
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Intimidation Migrants Monitoring Oppression Embassies
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

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