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INFORMATION FOR PRISONERS
The factsheets below are all taken from the Prisoners Abroad handbook.
This, and the companion booklet "Looking after yourself in prison"
are sent to all registered clients of Prisoners Abroad. Please contact
us for copies.
In Prison Abroad? How we can help
This is our general leaflet which describes the work we do for Britons
detained abroad.
File size: 63 KB
Prisoners' rights and the legal process
File size: 93 KB
Challenging breaches of human rights
File size: 67 KB
Torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
This factsheet examines the legal definition of torture and explores the ways to raise
allegations of mistreatment.
File size: 200 KB
Media involvement for prisoners
This factsheet examines the pros and cons of publicising your case in
the media.
File size: 77 KB
Preparing for release
This factsheet covers issues to be considered prior to release and
return to the UK such as deportation orders and organising your flight
back.
File size: 84 KB
Returning from prison abroad
This leaflet provides information for prisoners returning from prison abroad on how Prisoners Abroad can help.
File size: 95 KB
Expulsion from an EU country
This factsheet considers some of the legal implications of being
expelled from an EU country after release from prison.
File size: 80 KB
Prisoner transfer to the UK
This paper explains the process of applying for transfer to a UK
prison and also presents some of the advantages and disadvantages.
File size: 183 KB
The FCO policy on Clemency
This fact sheet explains the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's policy
on supporting prisoners' requests for clemency.
File size: 58 KB
Terrorism and Human Rights
A general leaflet looking at how Human Rights considerations affect people charged with terrorist offences.
File size: 110 KB
Solitary Confinement
A leaflet looking at the issues raised by solitary confinement: how to define it and when it is a breach of Human Rights.
File size: 87 KB
Trials in absentia
A factsheet looking at the human rights issues of court cases when the accused is not present.
File size: 104 KB
Making complaints to Human Rights bodies
This factsheet offers practical advice and information for prisoners who wish to access justice via one of the international
Human Rights bodies.
File size: 128 KB
Happy families?
This factsheet is intended for people who are returning to their family after being released from prison abroad.
File size: 84 KB
Separation and loss
This leaflets addresses the issues around deportation, especially for people who have not lived in the UK for many years.
File size: 80 KB
Keeping in touch with your children
This factsheet offers advice to parents who are imprisoned and separated from their children.
File size: 98 KB
Moving your family to the UK
If you are facing deportation to the UK and you are leaving loved ones behind, you may wish to consider the options that
are available to you and your family. This leaflet provides guidance for people thinking about moving with their family to
live in the UK.
File size: 70 KB
In addition to the above, the
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office have a Travel Advice section on their website. A number
of useful leaflets can be downloaded; of particular interest are those entitled "In Prison Abroad", which explains
what the local consul can and cannot do to help, and "Transfer Home", which offers advice for prisoners thinking
of transferring to the UK.
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
General leaflet on how Prisoners Abroad can help
This is our general leaflet which describes the work we do for families
of Britons detained abroad.
File size: 168 KB
What about me?
This pamphlet provides information on some of the main issues confronted
by the relatives and partners of people who are in prison abroad.
File size: 107 KB
Family support organisations
This leaflet lists some organisations that can provide advice and support to friends and relatives of somebody detained
overseas.
File size: 323 KB
What financial help is there?
This pamphlet provides information on the financial assistance that may
be available to families of Britons in prison abroad.
File size: 64 KB
What about the children?
This is one of the pamphlets produced for families of Britons in prison
abroad providing information on some of the main issues confronted by
the carers of children whose parent is in prison abroad.
File size: 80 KB
Welcome home?
This is a pamphlet providing information on the issues which arise for
families when preparing for the return of a family member from prison
abroad.
File size: 86 KB
Getting in contact with other families
This leaflet explains how Prisoners Abroad can help put families in touch with each other, via our Family Linking scheme.
File size: 68 KB
Involvement with the media
This fact sheet looks at the issues facing families who either receive
or seek media attention for the case of their relative held in prison
abroad.
File size: 75 KB
Visiting a relative in prison abroad for the first time
This pamphlet provides information on the issues, both practical and emotional, facing families who are preparing to visit
their relative in prison abroad for the first time.
File size: 110 KB
How to send money to prisoners via the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
This factsheet describes the process for sending money to prisoners overseas.
File size: 70 KB
FOR EX-PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
General leaflet for those returning from prison abroad
A guide to the services Prisoners Abroad can offer to those returning to live in the UK after a period of imprisonment
overseas.
File size: 76 KB
Life in the UK
A general guide to the life in Britain for those who have been out of the UK for a number of years. It includes details about
prices of everyday items, transport, and cultural life in Britain.
File size: 168 KB
Finding employment
This factsheet gives advice to ex-prisoners on finding employment in the UK.
File size: 83 KB
Disclosing Offences
This factsheet explains the law around disclosing offences committed overseas.
File size: 88 KB
Returning to the UK and the Sexual Offences Act 2003
Leaflet explaining the effect of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 on
prisoners returning to the UK.
File size: 78 KB
Benefits information for returning ex-prisoners
This fact sheet explains the welfare benefits entitlements for returning
ex-prisoners.
File size: 77 KB
Finding Accommodation
This fact sheet gives some suggestions on finding accommodation
on return to the UK.
File size: 70 KB
Medical information
This fact sheet explains how to get medical assistance in the
UK.
File size: 73 KB
INFORMATION FOR IMMIGRATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS
Guidance for Immigration and Parole Officers
This factsheet offers advice to people working with Britons who are due to be deported to the UK.
File size: 83 KB
RESEARCH
Health Matters? An Assessment of the Health Needs of UK Nationals
Imprisoned Abroad (1999)
This report looks at the health and health care of British nationals
during their imprisonment abroad. The report is the result of a survey carried
out in July 1998.
File size: 211 KB
Holding the Fort (1999)
Prisoners Abroad's first piece of research into the experiences of
families with a relative in prison abroad. This is based on a survey
carried out amongst the families of Britons detained overseas to
investigate how they are affected by the imprisonment of a family
member abroad.
File size: 135 KB
Down but not out (1998)
We have also produced Down but not Out which is a report on the
problems facing returning British nationals who have been deported
from prison in North America.
File size: 46 KB
Families Doing Time (2001)
This is a follow-up to Holding the Fort and looked in more detail at the
experiences of families with a relative in prison abroad.
File size: 126 KB
Bringing Prisoners Home (2002)
This piece of research looked at the process of international prisoner
transfer, including the views of prisoners still held abroad and those
who have transferred back to the UK.
File size: 711 KB
Please note that these leaflets are in pdf format, so you will need
Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. This can be downloaded for free from the
Adobe website.
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