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MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens


Published on 2024-12-05 14:00:48 - Express & Star
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  • MPs have called on UK ministers to toughen their approach towards foreign governments which detain British nationals overseas amid efforts to free a British-Egyptian citizen held in Egypt. Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer claimed positive links between London and Cairo could help Egypt improve its human rights record.

The article from the Express & Star discusses a call by MPs for a tougher stance on foreign governments that detain UK citizens. This follows concerns over the increasing number of British nationals being held abroad, often in conditions that violate international human rights standards. The MPs argue for a more robust diplomatic response, including sanctions and international pressure, to ensure the safety and rights of UK citizens. They highlight cases where individuals have been detained without fair trials or on spurious charges, emphasizing the need for the UK government to take decisive action to protect its nationals and to hold foreign governments accountable. The debate also touches on the balance between diplomatic relations and human rights advocacy, with some MPs advocating for a review of current policies to better support British citizens detained overseas.

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