Guidance

Cameroon: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems, in Cameroon, for British nationals abroad.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
20 April 2023
Last updated
27 April 2023 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Cameroon

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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 Her 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.

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.

Updates to this page

Published 20 April 2023
Last updated 27 April 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updated information on key points, Detention conditions in Cameroon, the Cameroon judicial system and additional information.

  2. First published.

  3. This guidance document has been updated to reflect the most up to date information on the legal and prison system in Cameroon.

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