What kind of support can I get?

The kind of support you seek will depend on your circumstances and what specific problems you are facing. You or your family may be able to get support from:

• Your national consulate or embassy in the country of arrest
• Political representatives such as members of your Parliament on a local and national level
• Fair Trials International
• Other charities
• Friends, family and local community
• Media coverage to raise the profile of your case (this is a risky area, so great care is needed – please refer to other questions for further guidance).

This is not a substitute for legal advice and, because every case is different and legal systems around the world vary so much, we cannot guarantee that the answers will be applicable to your own case. For advice about your own situation, you should talk to a lawyer qualified in the jurisdiction where you are being prosecuted.

The information contained in this document is provided for information purposes only and is not intended as legal advice, nor does it constitute legal advice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, Fair Trials International makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or applicability to individual cases of the information contained in this leaflet. Any reliance you place on such material is therefore strictly at your own risk. Fair Trials International disclaims any liability to the fullest extent permissible by law for any loss or damage of any kind arising from the use of the information provided.

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