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Information Pack for British Prisoners in China Author British Embassy ChinaDate November 2018

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION 2

WHO CAN HELP? 3ABOUT THE EMBASSY AND OUR CONSULATES 3CONTACT INFORMATION 3

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FIRST STEPS 5

WHO WILL KNOW I HAVE BEEN DETAINED? 5WHAT WILL MY FAMILY BE TOLD? 5WHAT WILL THE CONSULATE DO? 5WOULD I HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD IN THE UK? 6

VISITS 7

WHO CAN VISIT ME? 7CONSULAR VISITS 7FAMILY VISITS 7WHAT CAN VISITORS BRING? 7

DETENTION/PRISON CONDITIONS/SERVICES 8

TYPES OF DETENTION IN CHINA 8GENERAL PRISON/DETENTION CONDITIONS 8 HOW CAN I RECEIVE MONEY? 8CAN I WORK OR STUDY IN PRISON? 8CAN I RECEIVE MEDICAL AND DENTAL TREATMENT? 8WHAT MEDICAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? 8FOOD AND DIET 8MAIL/PARCELS 8CAN I MAKE TELEPHONE CALLS? LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT? 8HOW CAN I MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT MISTREATMENT? 9

THE CHINESE JUDICIAL SYSTEM 11

IS THE SYSTEM THE SAME AS THE UK? 11WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I AM CHARGED? 11WHAT PROVISION IS THERE FOR BAIL? 11WHAT KIND OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE? 11WHAT KIND OF INTERPRETATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE? 11WHAT HAPPENS AT THE TRIAL? 11HOW CAN APPEALS BE MADE? 12WHAT PROVISION IS THERE FOR REDUCTION OF SENTENCE (REMISSION) E.G. FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR? 12IS TRANSFER TO THE UK A POSSIBILITY? 12WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES FOR RELEASE AND DEPORTATION? 12CAN I COME BACK TO CHINA? 12

PRISONERS ABROAD 13

GLOSSARY OF TERMS 14

ANNEXES 16

DISCLAIMER 1 8

INTRODUCTION

Who can help?The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is represented overseas by its Embassies and Consulates (High Commissions in Commonwealth Countries). Both employ consular officers, and one of their duties is to provide help and advice to any British national who gets into difficulty in a foreign country.

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About the Embassy and ConsulatesWe are impartial; we are not here to judge you. We aim to make sure that you are treated properly and fairly in accordance with local regulations and that you are treated no less favourably than other prisoners.

We can answer questions about your welfare and about prison regulations but you must ask your lawyer or the court about legal matters. The attached list of lawyers is provided for your convenience, but neither Her Majesty’s Government, nor any official of the Consulate, take any responsibility for the competence or probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given.

We cannot get you out of prison, pay fines or stand bail or interfere with local judicial procedures to get you out of prison nor secure you an earlier trial date; we cannot investigate a crime.

We have tried to make sure that the information in this booklet is accurate and up to date, but the British Embassy cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information. If in doubt contact a lawyer.

You should also note that China is a large country and rules and regulations vary. You should always contact a lawyer. This pack only provides you with general information on the Chinese prison/detention system.

Contact InformationIf you are in China

British Embassy in BeijingAdd: 21st Floor, Kerry Centre, No. 1, Guang Hua Lu, Beijing, 100020Tel: (+86) (0)10 8529 6600 24/7 support is available by telephone for all routine enquiries and emergencies.

British Consulate General in GuangzhouAdd: 22/F Guangzhou International Finance Centre, 5 Zhujiang Road West, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou, 510623

Tel: (+86) (0)20 8314 3000 24/7 support is available by telephone for all routine enquiries and emergencies.

British Consulate General in Shanghai

Add: 1702, British Centre, Garden Square, 968 West Beijing Road, Shanghai, 200041 Tel: (+86) (0)21 3279 2000 24/7 support is available by telephone for all routine enquiries and emergencies

For family and friends in the UK: China Country Casework Team, Consular Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Add: WH4.3, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AHTel: (+44) (0) 20 7008 1500

Please call the switchboard numbers above and follow the instructions. If the Embassy or Consulate is closed your call will be diverted to the Global Contact Centre.

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FIRST STEPS

Who will know I have been detained?When you are detained or arrested, the Police will inform the Embassy/Consulates officially in writing. It usually takes few days before we receive their notification. Police may also inform your employer. Sometimes, they may allow you to make a phone call to inform your family/friends yourself before the detention.

What will my family be told?Usually the police will not inform your family directly. For reasons of confidentiality, we are not permitted to tell anyone including family members that you have been detained or on what charges without your permission. If you do request that we inform your next of kin, we will do so. We will also advise the Consular Directorate in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK of your detention. We will only contact your family with your permission and we will ask you what information you want us to share. If you want us to, we can tell your family or friends that you have been arrested. If you are thinking about not telling your family, please consider the distress it may cause them if they are not told where you are. It can also be a disadvantage to you if you need money for anything in prison or fall ill. Furthermore, family or friends could find out the reasons for your arrest and detention via the internet. Once we have told your family and friends, we will keep them updated on your wellbeing. To save costs, your families can get in touch with the Consular Directorate in London.

Consular Desk Officer Tel: (+44) (0) 20 7008 1500Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

What will the Embassy/Consulate do? We aim to contact you as soon as possible after being notified of your arrest/detention. We

have to request permission to visit or call you by writing to the police authorities (Public Security Bureau, PSB), it can take from few days to more than one week before they can arrange a visit.

We will check on your welfare and take up any complaints you have about your treatment with the authority if you wish.

With your permission, tell your family and friends that you have been arrested.

We can give you information about the general legal system in China and offer a list of English Speaking lawyers (Please see Annex 1).

We can help you to obtain money through your family or friends.

We can advise you about the procedures for receiving mail and parcels. These may differ according to where you are detained.

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We can make sure that any medical or dental problems you might have are brought to the attention of the authority with your permission.

If you have dual nationality and are imprisoned in the country of your other nationality the British Embassy would not be able to assist you formally, under international law. Consular staff will provide whatever informal assistance the local authorities will allow.

More information about what we can and cannot do can be found on Annex 3 ‘In Prison Abroad’ and can also be found on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/in-prison-abroad and https://www.gov.uk/help-if-you-are-arrested-abroad/y/china

Would I have a criminal record in the UK?You should be aware that if you have been convicted of certain serious offences, such as sexual assault or drugs trafficking, we are obliged to inform the UK police. It is therefore possible that information about this offence may appear if a Criminal Records Bureau check is carried out by a prospective employer.

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VISITS

Who can visit me? Generally speaking, only consular staff and your lawyer are allowed to visit you before trial and while you are in the detention centre. You can receive family visits when you are transferred to prison if you were found guilty and received a custodial sentence. Visit by friends may be allowed during administrative detention, however it is not allowed if you are in criminal detention and in prison.

Consular visitsWe aim to contact you as soon as we have been notified (whether by family, friends or Chinese official) and visit you if that is what you want. The aim of the visit is to check on your welfare and to ensure that you are not being treated any worse than local nationals. At the initial meeting, if you wish to have no more contact with the Embassy/Consulate, please inform us and we will respect your wishes. If you change your mind at any point, the Embassy/Consulate will arrange to come and visit you.

We aim to keep in regular contact with you after our initial contact, either by visiting personally or by telephone/letter. The frequency of contact will depend on local prison conditions and your personal circumstances. We usually contact every month when you are in detention centre, and every three months when you are in prison, but if there is any special circumstance we can contact you more often.

Consular visits are approximately 30 minutes long and are jointly attended by prison/detention officers and the authority who leads the investigation of your case. During our visit, we are not permitted to discuss the specifics of your case.

Family visitsAfter sentencing, you will be allowed to receive family visits. Some prisons only allow immediate families to visit you – such as spouse, parents, and children. Other family members may be allowed to visit with special permission and on case by case basis.

The first family visit should be requested by Embassy/Consulate to the Prison authority in writing and can take a long time before permission is granted. So please inform us as early as possible if you know a family member wants to visit. Any follow up visits can be requested directly to the prison authorities by family members.

Family members are only allowed to the visiting area and not allowed to enter other parts of the prison.

What can visitors bring? The rules on what visitors can bring varies in different facilities. Prior approval is usually required from the authority before visitors can bring anything to you. Generally speaking, clothing and reading materials are usually allowed but must follow prison rules. All reading materials will be checked by the prison before they can be passed on to you. General restrictions apply to alcohol, inflammable substances, tools and glass and etc. Some prisons may allow visitors to bring food.

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DETENTION AND IMPRISONMENT IN CHINA

Types of Detention in ChinaThere are two main kinds of detention in China: Administrative and Criminal.

Administrative detention is usually given to people who violate the Chinese Immigration law or the Public Security Administration Punishment Law. You do not go through a court process but can be sentenced to a detention from 5 days to 15 days, a fine, deportation, travel ban or all of the fore mentioned.

Criminal detention is given to people who are suspected to have committed a criminal offense under Chinese Law. Such detention will need to go through the Chinese judicial process, including possible trial. Proceedings can take more than one year before they go to trial. If found guilty, a custodial sentence is normally passed. Time already spent in detention before the trial is deducted from the sentence. People with a custodial sentence are usually transferred from detention centre to prison to serve the rest of sentence.

General Prison/Detention conditions Living conditions are basic in detention centres and prisons, and may vary between cities and provinces, however meals, medical care and other basic necessities should be provided in all detention centres and prisons.

In detention centres, one cell may hold over 30 inmates and it is common for detainees to only have a basic sleeping set and sleep on the floor. You will need to purchase toiletries at the shop based at the detention centre. In prisons, generally one cell may hold 10 to 20 inmates, and there will be bunk beds. Each cell has a separate toilet and wash basin. There is a public shower room but normally you get access once or twice a week.

Most detention centres and prisons have a shop which sells food items and toiletries, and you will have to pay for all items out of your own money

Prisons and Detention centres usually try to put English speaking prisoners in the same room but there are times you may find you are the only English speaker.

How can I receive money?If your family/friends are in China, they can send money to you either by postal order or by bank transfer (if you have been given a Chinese bank account). Some prisons/detention centres may require an individual to visit the prison/detention centre to make the deposit. If your family/friend are in the UK and cannot transfer money to you, they can send it via the FCO within certain limits. It does not cover the transfer of lawyers’ fees. Please note that we can accept only one transfer of funds for prisoner comforts per calendar month of up to £100 without charging fees . Please see Annex 7 for full instruction on how to transfer money via FCO.

If you have no access to funds and have signed up with Prisoners Abroad (see page 13), you can apply for the Craig Feehan Fund (CFF). If your application is successful, Prisoners Abroad will send you a small regular amount (£25 per month) to cover necessities.

There usually is a limit on how much you can spend in the detention centre/prison each month. At the end of your time in detention/prison any funds that you may have in your account will be returned to you.

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Can I work or study in prison? Once you are sentenced and transferred from detention centre to prison, you will be required to take up some work if you are able or eligible to work. Prison also encourages prisoners to study but the subject has to be approved by them first.

Can I receive medical and dental treatment?Yes, you can. When you are first detained, you will receive a medical check soon after arrival in detention centre. You should make the Chinese authority aware if you have any medical conditions or if you are taking any form of medication. You should also tell us.

If you need medical care whilst in the detention centre or prison, you should tell the detention/prison officers. They will normally arrange for you to see the detention/prison doctor. If your request for treatment is refused, please tell us as soon as possible.

What medical services are available?There usually are three levels of medical service. The first one is the clinic inside the detention centre or prison. If you have a more serious illness, the clinic doctor can refer you to the second level the Prison Hospital which is a general hospital within the prison system. If it requires, with permission from the prison authority, they can also arrange to take you to a public hospital outside the prison system for any necessary checks. If you are diagnosed with a serious illness and are serving a fixed-term sentence or in criminal detention, you may request medical parole. The Chinese authorities will decide if the medical parole will be granted in accordance with the laws and regulations. If you have any long-standing medical problems and have received treatment in the UK, it may be useful to have your medical records (or a medical report) sent from the UK for the information of the prison doctor/specialist.

Please note that in the unfortunate event that you are diagnosed with a potentially terminal disease (i.e. cancer), this will not automatically mean you will be released early. In the event of this happening, the British Embassy/Consulates would consider asking for medical parole, but there is no guarantee that this will be considered by the Chinese authorities.

Food and DietThree meals are provided a day. They will be basic. Chinese cabbage is common and meat and eggs are provided but very limited. Usually prisons will provide a Muslim diet for Muslims. If you need extra food, drinks or fruits, you can buy them from the prison shop once or twice a month.

Mail/ParcelsYou may send and receive letters, but they will be inspected by the responsible authorities. This could be the police, prosecutors, courts or prison authorities. Sometimes the authority may need to get letters translated before inspecting them, so it may take months for letters you write to be released. The prison may withhold any letter with content which is deemed improper by the authority, for example criticism of conditions.

Please note that we cannot forward parcels to your family on your behalf. Your personal belongings that were with you when you were first detained will be held by the prison or detention centre who will return them to you on your release.

Can I make telephone calls?While you are in detention, you are not allowed to make phone calls but authorities will sometimes allow you to receive them from us.

If you are in prison you may be allowed to make phone calls but this varies. Overseas phone calls may need to be arranged via the Embassy/Consulate.

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Leisure and entertainmentIn Chinese detention centres and prisons, there usually isn’t much entertainment. There are TVs in most prisons and detention centres but use is limited and programmes are normally in Chinese. Some prisons and detention centres also hold small libraries with English books. Regular exercises are organised each week, mainly indoor in detention centres and outdoor in prisons.

How can I make a complaint about mistreatment?If you have been tortured or mistreated, please inform Consular staff as soon as it is safe for you to do so. We will then do our best to visit you; to check on your welfare; discuss the allegations; and inform you of any local complaints procedures and supportive organisations that you may wish to consider. With your permission, and where appropriate, we may also be able to raise your allegations of torture and/or mistreatment with the authorities.

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THE CHINESE JUDICIAL SYSTEM

Is the system the same as the UK?No. It is very different. Your case will go through stages including initial detention, formal arrest, then court hearing before a verdict is made. It can take from six months to more than one year before a verdict is announced.

When you are detained, the police will do an initial investigation which can take up to one month. After that, they will submit your case to the Prosecutor’s Office for approval. When the Prosecutor’s Office approves your arrest, the police will be given more time to carry out a formal investigation. This formal investigation period is two months but they can apply for several extensions. Once the police complete their investigation, they will submit the case to the Prosecutor’s Office again for review. If the Prosecutor’s Office feel further evidence is needed after reviewing the case, they can send it back to the police to carry out supplementary investigations. These can take several months. Once the Prosecutor’s Office are satisfied with the case, it will be submitted to the court. The court can take several months to set a date for a hearing, and verdict may be announced at another hearing a few months later.

Throughout these stages, you will remain in the detention centre unless you’ve been given bail. The time you spend in the detention centre from formal arrest will be deducted from your sentence if you receive one.

What happens when I am charged?You will be charged when you are formally arrested. You will remain in the detention centre and police will carry on their formal investigation on the case.

What provision is there for bail?Generally, there is no option of bail for foreign nationals. On rare occasions, we see people who receive bail when they have minor offences and are settled in China, but this is done on a case by case basis. People who are on bail will be restricted on their movement which means they cannot leave the country and their passports are usually held by the authorities.

What kind of legal assistance is available?You or your family can hire a lawyer for you. Consular staff cannot give legal advice, but the British Embassy/Consulate can provide you with a list of English speaking lawyers in China. We cannot recommend a particular lawyer or help you pay for any legal fees. The lawyer has to be a Chinese national to present you on the court.

If you do not hire or cannot afford a lawyer, a pro bono lawyer may be appointed by the court however this is usually at the last stage of the process.

What kind of interpretation assistance is available?According to local regulations, during Chinese criminal proceedings, the judicial authorities should provide interpretation service to detainees who are not proficient in the Chinese language. If you are asked to sign a statement, you should only do so if you have fully understood and agreed with the contents.

What happens at the trial?There are open trials and close trials. Most cases are open but cases involve minors or sex offences are usually closed. There may be more than one hearing if the case involves several defendants or is complicated. Usually family and friends can attend the hearing as observers, but they must submit applications to the court in advance via a lawyer or Embassy/Consulate (when there is no lawyer).

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How can appeals be made?After the judgement is announced, you will receive English translation. You have 10 days to appeal from the date you receive your judgement. If you wish to appeal, you must inform your lawyer within 10 days.

What provision is there for reduction of sentence (remission), e.g. for good behaviour?According to Chinese prison law, prisoners can receive sentence reductions if they meet certain conditions. Good behaviour is one of them. You can earn points for good behaviour, which can count towards a reduction in sentence.

You must serve a certain portion of your sentence before you are eligible for a sentence reduction. You also need to admit you are guilty and show remorse before you can make a reduction application. If there is a financial penalty in your sentence, you will be asked to pay the fine as well to receive reduction. The reduction must be approved by the court.

Prison should provide you with more information with regards their regulations. The Embassy or Consulate have no influence on this.

Is transfer to the UK a possibility?No. There is currently no Prisoner Transfer Agreement between China and the UK.

What are the procedures for release and deportation?If you have received a deportation order in your sentence, you will probably be deported on the day you are released. The local authority usually will contact the Embassy / Consulate General several weeks before a prisoner is to be released to organise a passport or travel document if needed and to arrange a flight home. You will be asked to pay for this. If you cannot, we can help you try to obtain the money from other sources, such as family and friends etc. We cannot pay for a flight for you. We can also liaise between you and your family and the police with regards release and deportation. If no funds of any kind are available, we will inform the Chinese authority who shall then make arrangements for your flight to be funded, however this may cause delays in your deportation.

Can I come back to China?People who are deported from China are usually banned from coming back for some time. The length of the ban can be from 2 years to 10 years. The length of restriction differs from case to case. You can ask the deporting police officer about your ban but they may choose not to tell you. We will not be informed of such information.

The ban usually applies to mainland China, where you require a visa to visit. It does not normally include Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao.

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PRISONERS ABROAD

Since 1978 the charity Prisoners Abroad has offered practical support and advice to British citizens imprisoned overseas. It is the only UK charity providing this service and it is available to all, whether guilty or innocent, convicted or on remand. Prisoners Abroad is concerned with your health and welfare, both during your imprisonment and also on your return to the UK, through their resettlement service (if you have registered whilst in prison). They can also provide support and advice to your family during your imprisonment. In order to access any services, prisoners must first register with Prisoners Abroad by signing and returning their authorisation form.Once you seek help from Prisoners Abroad, the Prisoner & Family Support Service will be your point of contact for advice and information. The type of assistance they can offer will vary from country to country, but generally they can provide you with information, in English, on:

your rights as a prisoner and issues that may affect you such as health or transfer to the UK obtaining magazines, newspapers, books and the regular Prisoners Abroad newsletter writing to a pen pal learning the language of your country of imprisonment translation of documents grants for food if you are in a developing country and don’t have funds from other sources grants for essential medicines and toiletries if you don’t have funds from other sources preparing for release help for your loved ones, including information, family support groups and assistance with

the cost of visitingPrisoners Abroad89 – 93 Fonthill RoadLondon N4 3JHUKTelephone: 00 44 (0)20 7561 6820 or, for your relatives in the UK, Freephone 0808 172 0098(Mondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, UK time)Email: [email protected] Website: www.prisonersabroad.org.uk

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Useful phrases – English into Chinese

English Chinese Characters/pinyinDetention centre officer 管教 guan jiao

Court 法院 fa yuanPolice 警察 jing cha

Prosecutor 检察官 jian cha guanHearing Session 开庭 Kai ting

Guilty 有罪 you zui Innocent 无罪 wu zui

Jail/Prison 监狱 jian yuLawyer 律师 lü shi

Complaint 投诉 tou suDeportation 驱逐出境 qu zhu chu jing

Embassy 大使馆 da shi guanInterpreter 翻译 fan yiJudgement 判决书 pan jue shuPrison rules 监狱规则 jian yu gui ze

Release 释放 shi fangSentence reduction 减刑 jian xing

Sentence 判决 pan jueTelephone call 打电话 da dian hua

Visit 探视 tan shi

Diarrhoea 腹泻 fu xieHeadache 头疼 tou teng

Fever 发烧 fa shaoToothache 牙痛 ya tong

Stomach-ache 腹痛 fu tongBlood test 验血 yan xue

Doctor 医生 yi shengClinic 卫生所 wei sheng suo

Hospital 医院 yi yuanBlood Pressure 血压 xue ya

Food 食品 shi pinVegetable 蔬菜 shu caiVegetarian 素食者 su shi zhe

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Meat 肉 rouPork 猪肉 zhu rouBeef 牛肉 niu rou

Chicken 鸡肉 ji rouEat 吃 chi

Drinking Water 饮用水 yin yong shuiTo Buy 买 maiFood 食品 shi pin

Money 钱 qianFruit 水果 shui guo

Vitamins 维生素 wei sheng suAllergic reaction 过敏 guo min

Bed 床 chuangShower 洗澡 xi zaoToilet 厕所 ce suoBook 书 shupaper 纸 zhiPen 笔 bi

Library 图书馆 tu shu guan

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ANNEXES

Annex 1: List of English-Speaking LawyersAnnex 2: List of Private Translators/InterpretersAnnex 3: FCO Leaflet In prison abroadAnnex 4: Prisoners Abroad authorisation formAnnex 5: Prisoners Abroad family contact formAnnex 6: Prisoners Abroad CFF form Annex 7: Procedures on how to transfer funds via the FCOAnnex 8: Fair Trial Internatio nal leaflet

DISCLAIMER

This booklet was compiled by the Consular Sections in the British Embassy in Beijing and the British Consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou as an information guide for British Prisoners detained in China. The British Embassy and Consulates in China cannot provide legal advice and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in this booklet. If any of the information contained in this booklet is incorrect, please draw inaccuracies to our attention so that we can make amendments.

Local proceedings are subject to change at any time. You should consult a local lawyer for advice on matters of local law.

November 2018

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Annex 7 Instructions on how to get funds transferred to you

OPTIONS TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO BRITISH NATIONALS OVERSEAS VIA THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

Please note that we can only advance funds to the person overseas once your payment has cleared in our account.

1. Electronic bank transfers Payment by electronic/internet bank transfer can be made either using online or telephone banking, or at your local bank or building society.

For all bank transfers, you will need to include the following details:

Bank: National Westminster BankAccount Name: FCO Multi VoteSort Code: 60-70-80Account Number: 10012362Reference: FCO case reference number (which can be found at the top of this

letter), surname and first name of the person you are sending the funds for, plus country name if possible, e.g.:

11-THB-123456 SMITH JOE - THAILAND

IBAN GB56NWBK60708010012362SWIFT/BIC NWBKGB2L

You may also need our bank address which is: London Corporate Service Centre, CPB Services, 2nd Floor, 280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4RB.

2. By PostPayments by Postal Order, Bankers Draft, Building Society Cheque or personal cheque should be crossed and made payable to “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office”. They should be sent to:

Accounts ReceivableForeign and Commonwealth OfficeCorporate Service CentrePO Box 6108Milton KeynesMK10 1PX

We recommend that you use Special Delivery.

Please ensure that you include a note briefly explaining who the money is for, why you are sending these funds and quoting the COMPASS/CASEBOOK reference number. You may wish to use the payment slip on the next page.

If you would like a receipt, please include a stamped addressed envelope.

Please note that it can take approximately 15 days for personal cheques to clear and for payment to be received. Please write the cheque guarantee number and expiry date, and the COMPASS reference number, on the back of the cheque.

We are unable to receive payment by credit or debit card, or by cash.

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To: Foreign and Commonwealth Office

CASEBOOK reference number:

Date:

Please find enclosed funds for:

Full Name:

Country/place the above is in:

Amount enclosed:

Fee to be deducted:

Payment method:

My name is:

My address is:

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