Guidance

Kosovo: legal and prison systems

Information on the legal and prison systems for British nationals detained in Kosovo.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 11 August 2023 — See all updates

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Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Kosovo

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Explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.

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 in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 15 March 2013

Last updated 11 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 11 August 2023

   Guidance reviewed and updated.

2. 6 December 2021

   Reviewed and updated guide in full.

3. 14 March 2018

   Updated on 12 March 2018

4. 6 February 2017

   Updated on 06 February 2017

5. 15 March 2013

   First published.