Guidance

Laos: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 28 May 2025

Documents

Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Laos

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This guidance provides details on:

• What you can expect when you are arrested
• Prison conditions
• Judicial processes

This information is not meant to be definitive and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His 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

Published 28 May 2025