Guidance

Venezuela: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems in Venezuela for British nationals.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 22 March 2013
• Last updated: 5 September 2024 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Venezuela

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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 22 March 2013
Last updated 5 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 5 September 2024

   Annual update of Venezuela's legal and prison systems guidance. Reviewed in line with consular assistance policy and guidance.

2. 24 November 2023

   Complete update of Venezuela's legal and prison systems guidance for November 2023.

3. 11 July 2022

   Guidance updated for July 2022.

4. 29 August 2021

   Venezuela prisoner pack updated for August 2021.

5. 23 September 2020

   Venezuela prisoner pack updated for September 2020.

6. 20 June 2018

   Prisoner information pack updated on 19 June 2018.

7. 11 April 2016

   Updated on April 11th 2016.

8. 9 November 2015

   Uploaded updated version

9. 19 June 2015

   new format

10. 22 March 2013

    First published.