Guidance

Czech Republic: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems, in the Czech Republic, for British nationals abroad.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 7 October 2024 — See all updates

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Czech Republic: Legal and prison systems

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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. You can find a list of English-speaking lawyers in the Czech Republic here.

Published 15 March 2013
Last updated 7 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 7 October 2024

   Reviewed for accuracy.

2. 28 February 2023

   annual review

3. 23 November 2020

   Page updated November 2020.

4. 9 October 2018

   Updated October 2018

5. 10 April 2018

   Updated Information Pack for British Prisoners in the Czech Republic

6. 29 April 2016

   updated Information Pack for British Prisoners in the Czech Republic

7. 24 April 2015

   Updated the contents of the prisoners' pack.

8. 15 March 2013

   First published.