Guidance

Ethiopia: in prison abroad

Information on the Ethiopian legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 29 August 2022
• Last updated: 30 August 2022 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or imprisoned in Ethiopia

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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 29 August 2022
Last updated 30 August 2022 + show all updates

1. 30 August 2022

   Useful terms added to the glossary in English and Amharic, as well as typos fixed.

2. 29 August 2022

   First published.

3. 12 December 2018

   Prisoner Pack update 2018

4. 12 December 2018

   Updated Prisoner Pack 2018