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You can use the PRE service to view recordings of pre-recorded evidence before trial.

• Updated: 16 June 2025

How to book and make a secure video call with somebody in prison.

• Updated: 23 July 2024

Visiting a prisoner: visiting times, keeping in touch by email, telephone or letter, banned items and sending money to a prisoner by debit card or online bank transfer

• Letters, video and telephone calls

  Letters You can contact a prisoner by writing to them. Write the person’s…

• Email and social media

  Prisoners are not allowed to access social networking websites (such as…

• Banned items

  You must not send or give anything to a prisoner that: is indecent or…

• Sending money

  You can send money to someone in prison by making an online payment by…

• Visiting someone in prison

  You can make an online request to visit someone in prison in most cases.…

Register for the PRE service to view recordings of pre-recorded evidence before trial.

• Updated: 16 June 2025

What to do if you are giving evidence from abroad in a UK court or tribunal case, which countries allow it and what the rules are for each country.

• Updated: 4 February 2026

Videos to help you access UKVI services and to prove your immigration status online.

• Updated: 21 January 2026

Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.

• Updated: 9 October 2025

How to prepare for a video hearing in the Crown or magistrates’ court and what to expect on the day if you are a professional participant.

• Updated: 8 February 2021

Guidance for defence and prosecution professionals on using the PRE service to view pre-recorded cross examination evidence before trial.

• Updated: 16 June 2025

Form LOC040: Royal Courts of Justice Family Video Conferencing Booking Request.