Dominican Republic: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in the Dominican Republic.
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Guidance for victims of rape and sexual assault in the Dominican Republic.
Disclaimer
This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make decisions about whether and how to seek medical advice and attention; report to local police; and engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.
For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK.
Updates to this page
Last updated 23 September 2024 + show all updates
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Updated September 2024.
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Sections 3 and 4 have been updated with more clear information around expectations if the person decides to report the incident or not.
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October 2023 update.
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Guidance fully reviewed and updated
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First published.