FOI release
British nationals detained abroad
Updated 4 September 2017
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| British nationals arrested / detained [1] | |
|---|---|
| 2008 [2] | 6,920 |
| 2009 | 6,797 |
| 2010 | 5,864 |
| 2011 | 5,995 |
| 2012 | 5,599 |
| 2013 | 5,548 |
| 2014 | 4,977 |
| 2015 | 4,889 |
| 2016 | 5,602 |
| 2017 (data until end April) | 1,604 |
| Not set | Not set |
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| [1] We have used the term ‘British national’ as that is the group to whom we provide support overseas, which forms our data set. These figures include British Citizens about whom you have asked. There are six types of British nationality. | Not set |
| [2] The FCO only holds statistics in this category from 2008 onwards. | Not set |