Guidance

Qatar: prisoner pack

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 27 May 2024 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Qatar

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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 15 March 2013
Last updated 27 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 27 May 2024

   Annual review - the content is up-to-date.

2. 17 January 2023

   Updated content

3. 1 July 2021

   revised information

4. 29 December 2020

   Updated document

5. 19 September 2018

   Updated information

6. 9 July 2018

   Updated information

7. 6 July 2017

   Prisoner Pack was updated

8. 19 August 2015

   We updated the explanation of the legal and prison system to British Nationals

9. 15 March 2013

   First published.