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Gabon: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are survivors of rape and sexual assault in Gabon.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
28 November 2022
Last updated
6 December 2023 — See all updates

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Information for survivors of rape and sexual assault in Gabon

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This information is provided to help British nationals abroad make informed decisions about whether and how to:

  • seek medical advice and care
  • report to the local police
  • contact the overseas legal authorities after a rape or other form of sexual assault abroad

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK.

Published 28 November 2022
Last updated 6 December 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updated phone numbers for the British High Commission in Yaoundé

  2. Updated information on first steps, reporting the incident to the police, the medical examination, police investigations and support organisations in the UK.

  3. First published.

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