Guidance

Eritrea: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 11 July 2024 — See all updates

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British prisoners in Eritrea: information pack

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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 the UK government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, 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 15 March 2013
Last updated 11 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 11 July 2024

   Updated prisoner pack in full with latest information

2. 15 September 2023

   Annual review of guide: the page has been updated in full.

3. 21 April 2022

   Updated prisoner pack in full with latest information.

4. 4 October 2021

   Reviewed and updated guide in full.

5. 25 March 2021

   Reviewed and updated prisoner pack with latest information.

6. 15 January 2019

   updated prisoner information pack

7. 14 September 2017

   Updated

8. 15 March 2013

   First published.