Guidance

Ukraine: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 9 April 2024 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Ukraine

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Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Embassy is operating a limited diplomatic function from Kyiv and is not currently providing in-person consular assistance or consular services.

This guidance 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.

Published 15 March 2013

Last updated 9 April 2024 + show all updates

1. 9 April 2024

   Reviewed in line with consular assistance policy and guidance.

2. 14 September 2022

   Updated information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Ukraine

3. 7 September 2022

   This guidance has been updated in September 2022

4. 17 May 2019

   updated in May 2019

5. 21 November 2018

   updated 19 November 2018

6. 9 June 2015

   Updated 9 June 2015

7. 16 January 2014

   Updated 13 January 2014

8. 15 March 2013

   First published.