Guidance

The Gambia: Prisoner Pack

Information on the legal and prison systems for British nationals in prison in The Gambia, their family and friends.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 4 April 2013
• Last updated: 19 March 2026
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  1. 19 March 2026

     Updated lawyers list, information added.

  2. 19 August 2024

     The information provided in this guidance document has been reviewed and is still relevant with the most up to date information, as at August 2024. A local contact number has also been added under Chapter 1, for those needing to reach us while in The Gambia.

  3. 22 March 2023

     Updated information on Detention conditions in The Gambia, the Gambian judicial system and additional information.

  4. 16 February 2022

     Information has been updated with the most relevant information supplied to us.

  5. 10 July 2018

     The Gambia prisoner pack updated

  6. 3 April 2018

     Gambia prisoner Pack updated

  7. 7 July 2015

     Updated Prisoner Information Pack

  8. 4 April 2013

     First published.

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The Gambia: prisoner pack

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Explains how to:

arrange visits send money to a prisoner apply for a transfer to a UK prison

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.