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Recommendation 17
17
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 48
There should be a more constructive relationship between Parliament and the FCDO in support of...
Conclusion
There should be a more constructive relationship between Parliament and the FCDO in support of efforts to bring home UK nationals arbitrarily detained abroad and also to further long-term international efforts to deter the practice. Parliamentarians can also assist by providing a broader form of diplomacy.
Government Response Summary
The Government agrees the importance of continuous improvement and proactive case management and has systems and practices in place to support this, including a central database for recording and managing consular casework globally, and thorough briefings for incoming staff or Ministers.
Paragraph Reference:
48
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
18. The Government agrees the importance of continuous improvement and proactive case management and has systems and practices in place to support this. This includes a central database for recording and managing consular casework globally, and thorough briefings for incoming staff or Ministers. With cases of Arbitrary Detention for diplomatic leverage, the FCDO will also maintain detailed records of similar instances and key timelines. The FCDO has a range of ways of learning from previous cases, including 6 Stolen years: combatting state hostage diplomacy: Government Response individual case-reviews and feedback received on the support offered. We seek to incorporate lessons learned both into our policy and guidance but also into our training and knowledge retention packages.