Guidance

USA: prisoner pack

Explanation of the USA legal and prison system to British nationals.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Published: 20 October 2020
• Last updated: 6 June 2023 — See all updates

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Information pack for British prisoners in the United States of America

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Detainee Information Form

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This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.

Published 20 October 2020
Last updated 6 June 2023 + show all updates

1. 6 June 2023

   Prisoner Information Form has been replaced with a new Detainee Information Form

2. 20 October 2020

   First published.