Guidance

Ghana: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 20 September 2024 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Ghana

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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 15 March 2013
Last updated 20 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 20 September 2024

   Annual review completed

2. 19 September 2024

   Updated some information

3. 31 May 2023

   Updated information in Key points, Detention conditions in Ghana, The Ghanaian judicial system and additional information.

4. 2 September 2021

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

5. 15 March 2013

   First published.