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The FCDO’s approach to state level hostage situations

Inquiry

This inquiry will examine the processes and approaches taken by the UK Government in securing the release of the hostages in Iran, and other similar situations. It will assess the likely impact their approach may have on deterring other states from using this tactic and will consider options for multilateral action to further deter such behaviour.

Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry

 

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Monday 23 May 2022.

Upcoming events

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Past events

Monday 13 March 2023
2:30pm Private
3:30pm Public
The FCDO’s approach to state level hostage situations - Oral evidence 13 March 2023
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 7 February 2023
2:00pm Private
2:30pm Public
The FCDO’s approach to state level hostage situations - Oral evidence 7 February 2023
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 19 July 2022
2:00pm Private
2:30pm Public
The FCDO’s approach to state level hostage situations - Oral evidence 19 July 2022
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 24 May 2022
2:00pm Private
3:30pm Public
The FCDO’s approach to state level hostage situations - Oral evidence 24 May 2022
Room 16, Palace of Westminster

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