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The Role of International Support in Detained Citizens' Cases

The discussion highlights the urgent need for the Foreign Office to enhance its support for British citizens detained abroad, as exemplified by the cases of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anusha Ashuri in Iran. Emily Thornberry suggests that the UK should adopt a more proactive and creative approach by adopting strategies employed by the United States, which has a dedicated team to assist its unlawfully detained citizens. This includes establishing a defined procedure for identifying and assisting those wrongfully imprisoned while maintaining communication with their families and coordinating with various government departments. Furthermore, Thornberry emphasizes that British diplomacy should leverage personal connections and relationships established with foreign officials to facilitate the release of detained individuals.