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

Updates to this page

Published 19 March 2013
Last updated 1 August 2025 show all updates

  1. The pack has been updated (July 2025)

  2. All attachments updated

  3. Attachments updated

  4. All attachments updated

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

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

  7. Family pack FAQ attached

  8. Guidance updated and divided into 3 files

  9. First published.

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