Guidance

Nigeria: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 24 November 2023
• Last updated: 30 November 2023 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Nigeria

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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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nigeria-list-of-lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 24 November 2023
Last updated 30 November 2023 + show all updates

1. 30 November 2023

   Yes we have applied new template.

2. 24 November 2023

   First published.

3. 13 July 2021

   Nigeria Prisoner Pack Updated

4. 2 August 2018

   Attached updated Nigeria - Prisoner Pack

5. 18 August 2017

   Nigeria Prisoner Pack Updated