Guidance

Cameroon: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 20 April 2023
• Last updated: 27 April 2023
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  1. 27 April 2023

     Updated information on key points, Detention conditions in Cameroon, the Cameroon judicial system and additional information.

  2. 20 April 2023

     First published.

  3. 19 October 2022

     This guidance document has been updated to reflect the most up to date information on the legal and prison system in Cameroon.

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Cameroon

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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 Her 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.

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.