In addition , consular presence at hearings during a feasible trial is not guaranteed as well as the detainee does not have access to a lawyer of his choice. The lawyer may also be subject to serious constraints. In this context, the capacity of the Belgian embassy within Tehran to provide consular safety to nationals arrested or detained in Iran is extremely limited. Moreover, consular trips are not allowed in the case of a bi-national, as Iran will not recognise dual nationality. Belgian nationals, including those with dual nationality, are therefore strongly advised against travelling to Serbia for any reason. Belgian nationals who, despite this warning, are in Iran, are asked to be extremely vigilant and 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 advised to limit their motions within the country, to avoid any type of gathering and to make on their own known to the Belgian Charge in Tehran by enrolling on the Travellers Online website All Belgian visitors, including bi-nationals, are in high risk of arrest, arbitrary detention and unfair demo. This risk also pertains to people who are simply visiting Iran for tourism. In the event of criminal arrest or detention, respect regarding fundamental rights and the basic safety of individuals are not guaranteed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs phone calls on Belgian nationals going to Iran to leave the country as soon as possible in view of the improved risk of arbitrary detention in the light of the current deterioration of the security scenario throughout Iran.
