Guidance

Bahrain: prisoner pack

Explanation of the legal and prison system to British nationals.

Published 13 May 2013
Last updated 29 July 2019 — see all updates

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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Bahrain: prisoner's pack

PDF, 1.59MB, 34 pages

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Being arrested and put on trial in a foreign country can be a bewildering and even terrifying experience, especially if you don’t understand the language, don’t know the law and don’t know your rights. This guide will help you understand the criminal justice system of Bahrain at its various stages, from arrest through to remand, trial sentencing and afterwards. It includes guidance on your rights – what should be happening and when – plus some pointers on the best way to deal with your situation, and what support is available to you as a British national.

Published 13 May 2013
Last updated 29 July 2019 + show all updates

1. 29 July 2019

   Updated Prisoner's pack - 28 July 2019.

2. 10 July 2018

   Updated Prisoner's pack as of 9th July 2018 attached.

3. 29 May 2018

   updated prisoner pack for 2018.

4. 24 June 2015

   Updated prisoner pack

5. 13 May 2013

   First published.