Rwanda: prisoner pack
Explanation of the legal and prison system to British nationals imprisoned in Rwanda.
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This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.
Updates to this page
Published 1413 SeptemberFebruary 2018
2025
Last updated 918 MayFebruary 2022
2025
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Information has been updated on the section on visiting, time spent in custody, and new links to further sources of information have been added.
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First published.
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This list has been updated to reflect the most relevant information to date.
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This guidance has been reviewed and updated with the latest available information.
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Rwanda Prisoner Pack
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Rwanda Prisoner Pack
Update history
2025-06-06 08:27
Updated to add the contact number for the British High Commission in Kigali.
2025-02-18 10:52
Information has been updated on the section on visiting, time spent in custody, and new links to further sources of information have been added.
2022-05-09 21:17
This list has been updated to reflect the most relevant information to date.

Details
This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.
Updates to this page
Published 1413 SeptemberFebruary 2018
2025
Last updated 918 MayFebruary 2022
2025
+ show all updates
-
Information has been updated on the section on visiting, time spent in custody, and new links to further sources of information have been added.
-
First published.
-
This list has been updated to reflect the most relevant information to date.
-
-
This guidance has been reviewed and updated with the latest available information.
-
First published.
-
-
Rwanda Prisoner Pack
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-
Rwanda Prisoner Pack
Update history
2025-06-06 08:27
Updated to add the contact number for the British High Commission in Kigali.
2025-02-18 10:52
Information has been updated on the section on visiting, time spent in custody, and new links to further sources of information have been added.
2022-05-09 21:17
This list has been updated to reflect the most relevant information to date.
Details
This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.
Updates to this page
PublishedLast updated
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Information has been updated on the section on visiting, time spent in custody, and new links to further sources of information have been added.
-
First published.
-
This list has been updated to reflect the most relevant information to date.
-
This guidance has been reviewed and updated with the latest available information.
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Firstpublished. -
Rwanda Prisoner Pack
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Rwanda Prisoner Pack
Update history
2025-06-06 08:27
Updated to add the contact number for the British High Commission in Kigali.
2025-02-18 10:52
Information has been updated on the section on visiting, time spent in custody, and new links to further sources of information have been added.
2022-05-09 21:17
This list has been updated to reflect the most relevant information to date.