PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
British Nationals Abroad: Death (22 October 2025)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to provide support to families whose relatives have died abroad in suspicious circumstances.

Asked by:
Lauren Edwards (Labour)

We recognise how heartbreaking it is for families in Britain when their loved ones die in suspicious circumstances overseas, and they are left desperate for support and for answers. When the worst happens, Foreign Office staff are available around the clock, with dedicated teams ready to help families navigate local legal systems, to advise on repatriation and connect them to professional support services But we know there is always room to improve this service, and my door is always open to members of this House to discuss specific cases on behalf of their constituents.
Answered by:
Mr Hamish Falconer (Labour)
28 October 2025