Guidance

Bosnia and Herzegovina: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems, in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), for British nationals abroad.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 13 October 2023
• Last updated: 17 October 2023 — See all updates

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Information for British nationals arrested or detained in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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This guidance explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

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.

Published 13 October 2023
Last updated 17 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 17 October 2023

   Refresh and update of this publication (October 2023).

2. 13 October 2023

   First published.

3. 12 August 2019

   Updated August 2019

4. 3 May 2018

   Explanation of the legal and prison system in Bosnia and Herzegovina to British Nationals has been updated.