Guidance

Transnational repression

What to do if you think you are the victim of transnational repression.

From:
Home Office and Dan Jarvis MBE MP
Published
14 May 2025
Last updated
11 May 2026 — See all updates

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What to do if you think you are the victim of transnational repression

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Some crimes directed by foreign states against individuals are referred to as ‘transnational repression’.

These crimes can take place physically and / or online and include:

  • harassment, including on social media
  • online disinformation campaigns
  • surveillance
  • stalking
  • physical violence or threats of physical violence
  • attempts to force individuals to return to their country of origin
  • assassination or assassination attempts

This list is not exhaustive, transnational repression can take many forms. 

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