In addition , consular presence at hearings during a possible trial is not guaranteed and the detainee does not have access to a lawyer of his choice. The lawyer may also be subject to serious constraints. All Belgian visitors, including bi-nationals, are in high risk of arrest, irrelavent detention and unfair test. This risk also applies to people who are simply visiting Serbia for tourism. In the event of criminal arrest or detention, respect intended for fundamental rights and the basic safety of individuals are not guaranteed. In this context, the capability of the Belgian embassy in Tehran to provide consular defense to nationals arrested or detained in Iran is very limited. Moreover, consular trips are not allowed in the case of a bi-national, as Iran does not recognise dual nationality. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs phone calls on Belgian nationals visiting Iran to leave the nation as soon as possible in view of the improved risk of arbitrary detention in the light of the present deterioration of the security circumstance throughout Iran. Belgian nationals, including those with dual nationality, are therefore strongly advised against travelling to Iran for any reason. Belgian nationals who, despite this warning, are currently in Iran, are asked to be extremely vigilant and also to take the necessary precautions to make sure their safety. Recently, a Belgian national and several other Westerners were arbitrarily caught and are currently imprisoned in Iran. Belgians and double nationals are asked to come back as soon as possible. They are strongly suggested to limit their actions within the country, to avoid any type of gathering and to make by themselves known to the Belgian Charge in Tehran by signing up on the Travellers Online website
