If you are victim of a crime
What we can do to help
We can give general information about local police and legal procedures. We can’t give you legal advice, but can put you in touch with a local lawyer.
If you need medical treatment, we can help you to contact a local doctor.
Contacting friends and relatives
If you want us to, we can contact your relatives and friends and let them know what has happened. In some cases, we can offer financial assistance.
We cannot collect evidence or investigate crimes ourselves, and in many countries investigating authorities and the courts will refuse to answer enquiries from other people and organisations, including our staff.
Local lawyer
So, you should consider appointing a local lawyer who can look after your interests in court, and follow any trial for you. We can give you a list of local English-speaking lawyers. We would not ordinarily attend a court case involving a British national and cannot influence the outcome of any trial.
Back in the UK, you may feel you would benefit from extra support to help you cope with the effects of the crime. Organisations such as Victim Support can help.
We have also produced a leaflet called
Victims of crime abroad
[PDF 329KB, new window] which offers more detailed information.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
For emergencies outside working hours, please contact the Duty Officer on the following mobile phone 767 88822, who will respond to your call as soon as possible
WHAT WE CAN AND CANNOT DO
We can come to the police station with you if you want to report a crime. We cannot give legal advice or provide official translation services. Our attendance would be for moral support only.
The Embassy can help if you are a victim of crime.