Guidance

France: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 26 June 2023 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in France

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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 26 June 2023 + show all updates

1. 26 June 2023

   Revised with current information for British nationals arrested or detained in France. June 2023

2. 8 July 2020

   Updated prisoner pack July 2020

3. 18 July 2014

   Update to information pack for detained British Nationals in France.

4. 15 March 2013

   First published.