Terrorism: British Nationals Abroad

(asked on 23rd October 2017) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what co-ordinated efforts are being taken regarding the potential return to Britain of British jihadi fighters in Syria and Iraq; how those individuals will be triaged for health and security on arrival in the UK; and what scrutiny of their activities and conduct will take place thereafter.


Answered by
Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait
Baroness Williams of Trafford
Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)
This question was answered on 6th November 2017

The UK Government in Syria does not have consular representation.

Everyone who returns to the UK from Syria or Iraq will be investigated to determine if they have committed criminal offences, and to ensure that they do not pose a threat to our national security. We have planned and prepared for the risk posed by British returnees, and we are using a range of tools to disrupt and diminish that threat.

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