Guidance

Pakistan: legal and prison systems

Information on the Pakistan legal and prison systems for British prisoners.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 21 June 2023 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Pakistan

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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 in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 15 March 2013
Last updated 21 June 2023 + show all updates

1. 21 June 2023

   updated document

2. 31 March 2021

   Attachment updated

3. 27 August 2019

   Change of prisoner's pack

4. 12 July 2018

   Updated prisoners pack

5. 8 February 2017

   Updated version of Pakistan prisoner's pack 2017

6. 16 July 2015

   updated prisoner's pack

7. 13 July 2015

   Amended Prisoner's pack

8. 8 July 2015

   Update Prisoner Pack

9. 15 March 2013

   First published.