Guidance

Japan – Prisoner Pack

Explanation of the legal and prison system to British Nationals

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 19 March 2013
• Last updated: 1 August 2025 — See all updates

Documents

Japan - Prisoner Pack (Arrested)

PDF, 558 KB, 21 pages

Japan - Prisoner Pack (Trial)

PDF, 663 KB, 30 pages

Japan - Prisoner Pack (Sentenced)

PDF, 624 KB, 26 pages

Japan - Information Pack for Families of British Prisoners

PDF, 479 KB, 15 pages

Details

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison

Published 19 March 2013

Last updated 1 August 2025 + show all updates

1. 1 August 2025

   The pack has been updated (July 2025)

2. 7 July 2023

   All attachments updated

3. 8 July 2021

   Attachments updated

4. 26 October 2020

   All attachments updated

5. 4 June 2019

   Information for 'Arrested', 'Trial' and 'Sentenced' updated

6. 23 April 2019

   'Japan – Information Pack for Families of British Prisoners' updated

7. 18 May 2018

   Family pack FAQ attached

8. 18 May 2018

   Guidance updated and divided into 3 files

9. 19 March 2013

   First published.