Guidance

Arrested or detained in Russia

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

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
15 March 2013
Last updated
18 April 2024 — See all updates

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Arrested or detained in Russia

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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 18 April 2024 + show all updates

  1. The following information has been updated: contact details for British Embassy Moscow, prison conditions and daily life, legislation on prison conditions and support organisations in Russia.

  2. Fully reviewed and updated

  3. Link for lawyers updated on 16 August 2022

  4. Updated on 12 August 2022

  5. Updated on 12 August 2022

  6. Update 12 August 2022

  7. Updated 4 August 2022

  8. Updated on 15 June 2022

  9. Updated on 11 November 2021

  10. Updated on 8 September 2021

  11. Last updated on 5 November 2020

  12. Updated April 2018

  13. First published.

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