Guidance

Japan – Prisoner Pack

Explanation of the legal and prison system to British Nationals

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 19 March 2013
• Last updated: 7 July 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Japan - Prisoner Pack (Arrested)

PDF, 554 KB, 21 pages

Japan - Prisoner Pack (Trial)

PDF, 656 KB, 30 pages

Japan - Prisoner Pack (Sentenced)

PDF, 619 KB, 26 pages

Japan - Information Pack for Families of British Prisoners

PDF, 467 KB, 13 pages

Details

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 19 March 2013
Last updated 7 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 7 July 2023

   All attachments updated

2. 8 July 2021

   Attachments updated

3. 26 October 2020

   All attachments updated

4. 4 June 2019

   Information for 'Arrested', 'Trial' and 'Sentenced' updated

5. 23 April 2019

   'Japan – Information Pack for Families of British Prisoners' updated

6. 18 May 2018

   Family pack FAQ attached

7. 18 May 2018

   Guidance updated and divided into 3 files

8. 19 March 2013

   First published.