A person with diplomatic immunity from Singapore was one of nine suspects who were reported to the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FDCO) for "serious and significant offences" in 2023.
All nine suspects were entitled to diplomatic or international organisation-related immunity in the UK.
Their alleged offences were brought to the attention of the FCDO, which is the UK's foreign ministry, by law enforcement agencies.
In a written statement to parliament on Nov. 14, junior foreign minister Catherine West defined "serious offences" as "those which could, in certain circumstances, carry a penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment or more".
She also listed several "significant offences" which included driving without insurance and certain types of assault.
The individual from Singapore was reported for alleged cruelty to or neglect of a child.
It was unstated if the person was a diplomatic official or a dependent.
In the UK,
child cruelty or neglect may cover instances of physical abuse, not being allowed to attend school, being confined to the home, or being made to work.
Elsewhere, an individual from Iraq was reported for possession or distribution of indecent image.
