Benin: legal and prison systems
Information on legal and detention systems, in Benin, for British nationals abroad.
- From:
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Published
- 31 May 2023
- Last updated
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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.
Updates to this page
Published 31 May 2023
Last updated 2011 SeptemberFebruary 2024
2025
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Amended prisoner transfer information
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Annual review conducted
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First published.
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Details
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.
Updates to this page
Last updated
-
Amended prisoner transfer information
-
Annual review conducted
-
First published.
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Update history
2025-02-11 07:09
Amended prisoner transfer information
2024-09-20 08:58
Annual review conducted
2023-05-31 16:11
First published.