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This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:. It is your choice about what you do next, but this information may help you in coming to a decision. The most important thing is to make sure that you are as safe as you can be. You can:. You do not run any risks by reporting what happened to the Estonian local police. Extramarital sex or homosexuality is not considered as a crime in Estonia, neither is alcohol consumption.
If you are in an area where there is a British embassy, they will try to send a consular officer to support you, where timing and location allow. Read information on submitting police report online. If you choose to report the crime, try to do so as soon as possible, so forensic evidence can be retained. Washing yourself or your clothes may make it difficult for the police to obtain forensic evidence.
If you change your clothes, think about taking those you were wearing to the police. You may wish to preserve evidence by retaining items such as condoms, toothbrushes, or texts.
You may also wish to preserve other evidence, such as condoms and toothbrushes. Keep them in paper bags, not plastic. Tell the police if you think you have been drugged. There will usually be male and female police officers available. Depending on where the incident took place, the first statements may be taken by a non-specialised officer.
