Freedom of Information Request – Recorded information on Alaa Abd El-Fattah (also known as Alaa Abdel Fattah)

 

Subject: Freedom of Information Request – Recorded information on Alaa Abd El-Fattah (also known as Alaa Abdel Fattah)

Dear Sir/Madam,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide copies of all recorded information held by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office relating to Alaa Abd El-Fattah (British-Egyptian dual national, date of birth: 18 November 1981), specifically:

1 Any briefings, submissions, memos, emails, notes, or correspondence prepared for or provided to ministers (including the Foreign Secretary, Prime Minister, or No. 10 Downing Street) concerning his case, including his potential return to the UK, consular support, or background assessments, from 1 July 2024 to 27 December 2025.

2 Any recorded information, including reports, risk assessments, intelligence summaries, or due diligence checks, referencing or analysing his historical social media posts, online statements, or past public comments (from any period prior to 2025).

3 Any internal or inter-departmental correspondence (e.g., with the Home Office or Cabinet Office) discussing potential concerns, risks, or public statements related to his return to the UK, from 1 September 2025 to 27 December 2025.

If the request is too broad, please assist by advising how it may be refined or provide the information in stages.

Thank you.

Ken Frost

Submitted to the Cabinet Office, Home Office and Foreign Office