Help if you're arrested abroad

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office helps British nationals who have been arrested abroad.

For example, they can give advice on local laws and procedures, contacting friends and family and finding a lawyer.

Visit GOV.UK for help if you or someone you know is arrested abroad.

Further help and advice

Help and advice on being arrested abroad is also available from:

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