Guidance
Brazil: legal and prison systems
Information on legal and detention systems, in Brazil, for British nationals abroad.
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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
Published 19 March 2013
Last updated 17 April 2023
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Updated Prisoners Pack to comply to new template.
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