India: in prison abroad
Information on the Indian legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.
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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.
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
Last updated 1 July 2024 + show all updates
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Updated the first paragraph of British prisoners in India information pack - India has enacted three new criminal laws.
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information pack updated
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Reviewed and updated guidance in full.
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updated prisoner pack
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updated India Prisoner Pack
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Updated prisoner pack
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Prisoner Pack updated
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Updated India – Prisoner Pack
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India prisoner pack updated
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First published.