Ukraine: Armed Forces
Lords · Question HL10140 · Tabled 2 Sep 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 17 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Risby
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will review the provisions of the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 to provide exemptions and protection from prosecution for British citizens who have served in the armed forces of Ukraine.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 17 Sep 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice to Ukraine states: 'If you travel to Ukraine to fight, or to assist others engaged in the war, your activities may amount to offences under UK legislation. You could be prosecuted on your return t...