Guidance

Bahrain: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 13 May 2013
• Last updated: 20 March 2025 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Bahrain

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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 the UK 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 13 May 2013

Last updated 20 March 2025 + show all updates

1. 20 March 2025

   Updated 'Alternative sentencing' section under Prison conditions and daily life

2. 15 May 2024

   Updated section: Prison: access to help and services.

3. 9 November 2023

   Annual review: updated guidance in full.

4. 3 April 2022

   Dates updated - document still current.

5. 14 March 2021

   Updated - Bahrain Prisoner's pack, March 2021.

6. 29 July 2019

   Updated Prisoner's pack - 28 July 2019.

7. 10 July 2018

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

8. 29 May 2018

   updated prisoner pack for 2018.

9. 24 June 2015

   Updated prisoner pack

10. 13 May 2013

    First published.