Guidance

Bahrain: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

This information is provided to help British nationals overseas following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 27 September 2021
• Last updated: 2 February 2026
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  1. 2 February 2026

     Reviewed for accuracy; information remains unchanged.

  2. 9 January 2024

     Annual review - guide is up-to-date.

  3. 2 November 2022

     Updated - RSA guidance.

  4. 27 September 2021

     First published.

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Bahrain: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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Includes information on:

• medical assistance
• the Bahrain legal system
• reporting assaults to the police

See also rape and sexual assault abroad: returning to the UK.