Guidance

Burkina Faso: legal and prison systems

Information on the legal and prison systems for British nationals in prison in Burkina Faso, their family and friends.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 26 August 2015
• Last updated: 20 September 2024 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Burkina Faso

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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 26 August 2015
Last updated 20 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 20 September 2024

   Annual review completed

2. 31 May 2023

   Updated information in Key points, Detention conditions in Burkina Faso, The Burkina Faso judicial system and additional information.

3. 26 August 2015

   First published.