Diplomats and relatives accused of nine serious crimes in UK last year, MPs told

Alleged offences included sexual assault and indecent images, while £152m in congestion charges said to be owed

Diplomatic officials and their dependents in the UK allegedly committed offences including sexual assault, possession of indecent images of children and indecent exposure last year, a Foreign Office minister has said.

Catherine West told parliament of nine serious offences allegedly committed by individuals with diplomatic immunity in 2023, and gave an update on fines and taxes owed by diplomatic missions.