Ukraine: legal and prison systems
Information on legal and detention systems, in Ukraine, for British nationals abroad.
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Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Embassy is operating a limited diplomatic function from Kyiv and is not currently providing in-person consular assistance or consular services.
This guidance 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.
Updates to this page
Last updated 9 April 2024 + show all updates
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Reviewed in line with consular assistance policy and guidance.
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Updated information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Ukraine
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This guidance has been updated in September 2022
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updated in May 2019
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updated 19 November 2018
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Updated 9 June 2015
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Updated 13 January 2014
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First published.