Consular area
We work closely with British consular staff in over 80 countries worldwide. They visit British citizens in prison and on remand, and help them access our services.
The forms below should be taken by British consular officials on their first visit to a British citizen in prison abroad. Usually consular staff cannot offer support with welfare services, so it's vital that they take these forms and leaflets into the prisons, so that we can help. Only British citizens should be given these forms. Unfortunately our services are not currently available to people who hold other forms of British nationality.
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Authorisation form
The authorisation form is the single most important form for Prisoners Abroad. Signing and returning it to us (preferably by fax or email) is the only way for prisoners to register with us. Please explain to prisoners that they must register with us to receive any of our services. The form also allows us to discuss details of the case with the Foreign & Commnwealth Office, and to store their details on our database.
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Verbal consent form
The verbal consent form is for prisoners who are not allowed/able to sign the above authorisation form but want to register with Prisoners Abroad. Consular staff can obtain the prisoner's verbal consent and send Prisoners Abroad the verbal consent form on FCO paper.
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General leaflet for prisoners
This general leaflet gives an overview of the services of Prisoners Abroad and should be given to all prisoners on the first visit.
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General leaflet for prisoners (large print version)
This is a large print version of our general leaflet for prisoners and outlines the different services we offer.
Download General_leaflet_for_prisoners_large_print.pdf [PDF 113kb]
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Contact with family & friends form
Enables prisoners to provide us with contact details of any family member/friend that they wish us to get in touch with. We will only discuss prisoners' cases with their family/friends if their contact details have been provided to us in this way.
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Initial arrest factsheet
Contains useful advice for prisoners who have just been arrested. It explains the issues they may need to address including childcare, accommodation arrangements, benefits entitlement whilst detained and power of attorney. This is more appropriate for British citizens who were usually resident in the UK at the time of their arrest (e.g. it would be less appropriate for British nationals who were long-term legal residents of another country).
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Craig Feehan Fund (CFF) application form
If you are visiting a prisoner in a developing country who is destitute and has no other sources of income they may be eligible for regular payments from this fund to help provide essentials such as clothing and toiletries. The form below should be completed by the prisoner and returned to Prisoners Abroad.
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Medical Fund application fund
Prisoners Abroad can help prisoners pay for essential medical and dental treatment if this is not provided by prison authorities. When applying for a Medical Fund grant, please supply a written estimate of cost of treatment from the dentist or doctor. If applying after treatment, please supply a receipt.
