Guidance

Switzerland: legal and prison systems

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

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
15 March 2013
Last updated
18 January 2022 — See all updates

Documents

Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Switzerland

HTML

Details

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 January 2022 + show all updates

  1. Prisoner pack guidance has been reviewed and updated.

  2. Updated version uploaded.

  3. Updated version April 2013

  4. First published.

Related content