Guidance

Algeria: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 21 May 2021
• Last updated: 16 December 2025
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  1. 16 December 2025

     Reviewed guidance and updated in full.

  2. 27 August 2025

     Added domestic abuse helpline number and British Embassy contact form (First Steps). Updated Support organisations in Algeria.

  3. 18 July 2024

     Guidance updated in full.

  4. 21 May 2021

     First published.

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Algeria: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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This guide includes information about whether and how to:

• seek medical advice and attention
• report to local police
• engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas

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