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. 3 April 2024

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

2. 2 September 2021

   Revised and updated edition in full.

3. 11 June 2018

   Updated June 2018

4. 15 March 2013

   First published.