Guidance

Mauritania: legal and prison systems

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 7 September 2015
• Last updated: 2 September 2024 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Mauritania

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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 7 September 2015
Last updated 2 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 2 September 2024

   Updated sections on Key points, Detention conditions in Mauritania, The Mauritanian judicial system and additional information.

2. 7 September 2015

   First published.