Policy paper

Murder, manslaughter and infanticide of British Nationals abroad

Memorandum of understanding between the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPPC) and Chief Coroner for England and Wales

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 7 September 2020

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Documents

Murder, manslaughter and infanticide of British Nationals abroad

PDF, 662 KB, 19 pages

Details

The FCDO, the police and coroners in England and Wales may all have a role to play when a British national is victim of murder, manslaughter or infanticide abroad.

This MoU helps clarify the role of the FCDO, the police and coroners in England and Wales. It focuses on both the deceased and their family when a British national dies in these circumstances. It explains what type of support is available to families.

Published 7 September 2020