Belgium: legal and prison systems
Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Belgium
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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
Updates to this page
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Updated information in 'Private Funds' section in 2.8 Prison: Access to help and services.
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Prisoner pack information has been updated, additional information, headings and sub headings have been included.
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Updated to reflect FCDO changes
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Update to inform that detention times have increased from 24 hours to 48 hours.
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Updated information
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First published.