Offensive Weapons: Diplomatic Service
Commons · Question 26587 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 23 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Chris Law
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of police powers in responding to suspected offences committed by diplomatic mission staff where evidence is withdrawn into invio
Answer
Answered by Chris Elmore, 23 Sep 2026
The Government recognises that, under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR), the premises of a diplomatic mission are inviolable. The UK complies with its international obligations under the VCDR. Where appropriate, law enforcement authorit...