Guidance

South Africa: legal and prison systems

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

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
30 August 2017
Last updated
28 July 2023 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in South Africa

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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 30 August 2017
Last updated 28 July 2023 + show all updates

  1. Guidance reviewed - information on visiting and parcel privileges removed. Website for the Department: Correctional Services included for information on visitation processes. Structural and layout changes made to the document.

  2. The information in this pack has been updated to reflect the most relevant information provided.

  3. updated names of consular staff users can contact for queries

  4. First published.

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