# UK appoints first special envoy for citizens detained abroad

The UK Foreign Office has created a new role of special envoy dedicated to assisting British nationals detained overseas. The envoy will coordinate efforts to secure the release and welfare of detained Britons. This appointment signals a higher priority for consular cases involving detention.

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## Sources

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/14/foreign-office-first-special-envoy-british-citizens-detained-overseas) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:55:57 GMT