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If you are a British national, and are arrested or detained in Lesotho, consular staff will do what they can to help you. However, we cannot interfere with the local justice system, get you out of jail, or pay for services such as a lawyer.
Information about who we can help, including the circumstances in which we can assist dual nationals, is available at: Support for British nationals abroad. You can also request a paper copy from consular staff. This information pack aims to give you, and your family and friends, information about the local system in Lesotho and who can help. Consular staff can provide a printed copy to those in prison or in custody.
We welcome feedback to help us improve the information we can provide to others. In some countries, the authorities might notify the British embassy, high commission or consulate even if you do not want anyone to know that you have been arrested. This is because there may be an agreement in place with the British government which requires a mandatory notification to be made.
Please note that access to the consular section is by appointment only. If you need consular assistance, you should telephone us before visiting our office. The FCDO can offer you impartial and non-judgemental help. When we are notified of your arrest or detention, we will aim to contact you as soon as possible, so that we can assess how we can help you. We then aim to provide assistance according to your individual circumstances and local conditions.
