Guidance

Latvia: legal and prison systems

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

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
15 March 2013
Last updated
3 April 2024 — See all updates

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Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Latvia

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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 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 15 March 2013
Last updated 3 April 2024 + show all updates

  1. Information on legal and detention systems in Latvia has been updated.

  2. Revised and updated edition in full.

  3. Updated June 2018

  4. First published.

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