Democratic Republic of Congo: Legal and Prison systems

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 Her 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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/democratic-republic-of-congo-list-of-lawyers for independent legal advice.

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.

Chapter 1: Key points

* Overview

### * First steps

Chapter 2: Detention conditions in Democratic Republic of Congo

Visits: friends and family

* Police custody and initial arrival at prison

## * Prison: conditions and daily life ## * Prison: access to help and services

Chapter 3: The Democratic Republic Congo judicial system

* Overview

### * First steps ### * Trial and legal assistance ### * Reaching the end of your sentence

Chapter 4: Additional information

* Additional information

## * Prisoners Abroad ## * Glossary of terms ## * Annexes