International Help
If you know someone who has been arrested abroad for a serious drugs-related offence, you may wish to contact one of the following organisations:
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
The FCO promotes British interests overseas, supporting citizens and businesses around the globe. It is the governmental body responsible for supporting British nationals around the world through consular services.
Reprieve fights for people facing torture, the death penalty, and unlawful detention. It works with local partners to investigate cases, build defences and provide advocacy for people on death row.
Fair Trials works to protect the right to a fair trial, challenge abuses of state power and develop practical reforms that could improve criminal justice systems. Its website includes a range of resources and toolkits, including legal guides and FAQs.
Prisoners Abroad is a UK charity caring for the welfare of all British citizens held in foreign prisons. It offers a range of assistance and have a helpline that is free to call from a UK landline.
Historically, Amnesty campaigning has focused on prisoners, but recently they have responded to the changing patterns of human rights violations in the world. Amnesty is involved with numerous protests and campaigns such as the recent urgent call for action against the Indonesian government in relation executions for drug-related offences.