Guidance

Brazil: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems, in Brazil, for British nationals abroad.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 19 March 2013
• Last updated: 17 April 2023 — See all updates

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Brazil – Prisoner Pack

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This guidance explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 19 March 2013
Last updated 17 April 2023 + show all updates

1. 17 April 2023

   Updated Prisoners Pack to comply to new template.

2. 17 April 2023

   Document and format updated.

3. 12 April 2017

   Attachment update.

4. 27 March 2017

   Attachment update.

5. 21 July 2015

   Attachment update

6. 19 March 2013

   First published.