Written question asked by Alicia Kearns (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
British Nationals Abroad: Torture
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many new allegations of (a) torture and (b) mistreatment were received by her Department in relation to British nationals in 2024.
- Answer
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In 2024, there were 186 new allegations of mistreatment or torture made to consular officers by or on behalf of British nationals detained overseas.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 78676
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- British nationals abroad Torture
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2025-10-21 12:24:47 +0100
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