Guidance

Bahrain: prisoner pack

Explanation of the legal and prison system to British nationals.

Published 13 May 2013
Last updated 10 July 2018 — see all updates

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Documents

Prisoner's pack- 09 July 18

PDF, 1.16MB, 34 pages

Details

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 10 July 2018 + show all updates

1. 10 July 2018 Updated Prisoner's pack as of 9th July 2018 attached.
2. 29 May 2018 updated prisoner pack for 2018.
3. 24 June 2015 Updated prisoner pack
4. 13 May 2013 First published.