Guidance

Information pack for British prisoners in Iraq

Explanation of the legal and prison system in Iraq (not including Kurdistan) to British Nationals.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 5 September 2016
• Last updated: 19 April 2023 — See all updates

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Information pack for British Nationals detained or imprisoned in Iraq (not including Kurdistan)

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Explains how to:

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

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.

See information pack for British prisoners in Kurdistan region.

Published 5 September 2016
Last updated 19 April 2023 + show all updates

1. 19 April 2023

   Reviewed guide in full and updated.

2. 1 April 2022

   Reviewed and updated guidance in full.

3. 7 September 2017

   Updated Information Pack for British Prisoners in Iraq (not including Kurdistan Region).

4. 5 September 2016

   First published.