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CONSULAR
ASSISTANCE
HOW THE EMBASSY CAN HELP YOU
In the event
of local difficulties the British Embassy can help you by doing
the following:
If arrested:
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Visit you
in custody as soon as possible after notification of arrest.
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Provide
a list of local lawyers.
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Give advice
on local procedures.
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Liaise
with local authorities to provide doctors if necessary and notify
next-of-kin if whished.
In the
event of serious illness (friends/relatives are unavailable):
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Contact
the hospital within 24 hours of notification.
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Ask the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London to contact next-of-kin.
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Visit you
within 48 hours.
Death:
Repatriation:
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Can, as
a last resort, arrange repatriation at public expense, against
a legally binding Undertaking to Repay.
WHAT WE CAN NOT DO FOR YOU
We are unable to:
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Supply
money for payment of bills.
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Obtain
employment or accommodation for you.
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Offer legal
advice.
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Investigate
a crime.
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Assistance
if you hold Dual Nationality and you are in the country of your
second (i.e. non-British) nationality.
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Provide
free interpretation services.
IN AN EMERGENCY
Outside working hours you can contact the Consular Duty Officer
24 hours a day on 091 220 2687. (International access code eg. 00218
91 220 2687 of calling from outside Libya).
LAWYERS LIST
If you require the services of a Lawyer/Solicitor in Libya please
CLICK HERE
for a list of English speaking Lawyers.
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