Guidance

Jamaica: Legal and Prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 22 March 2013
• Last updated: 26 July 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Jamaica

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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 22 March 2013
Last updated 26 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 26 July 2023

   This guide has been updated to include more in-depth information on the Jamaican Judicial system and Detention conditions in Jamaica.

2. 13 July 2021

   Pack reviewed and no changes needed

3. 2 September 2020

   Updated prisoner pack for Jamaica in HTML Format - September 2020

4. 30 June 2020

   Document under review as a result of COVID-19.

5. 11 July 2019

   Jamaica Prisoner Pack - June 2019

6. 15 May 2018

   Updated to reflect changes to contact information

7. 1 July 2015

   updated

8. 6 May 2015

   Revised document

9. 22 April 2015

   Updated Information pack for prisoners in Jamaica

10. 22 March 2013

    First published.