China: in prison abroad
Information on the Chinese legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.
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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.
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.
Updates to this page
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Updated Prisoner Pack
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Updated Information for British prisoners in China
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Updated Information Pack for British Prisoners in China - July 2021
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The old email addresses of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou has been deleted.
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updated
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updated prisoner pack for China
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