Guidance

Liberia - legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 24 July 2015
• Last updated: 2 February 2026 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Liberia

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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 24 July 2015

Last updated 2 February 2026 + show all updates

1. 2 February 2026

   Updated content on Key points, Detention conditions in Liberia, The Liberian judicial system and Additional information.

2. 22 March 2023

   Updated information on detention conditions and the Liberia judicial system.

3. 21 May 2019

   Updated organisations, added links to additional support leaflets.

4. 12 March 2018

   Prisoner Pack updated

5. 24 July 2015

   First published.