Suriname
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- constitutional democracy
- CONSTITUTION
- October 30, 1987
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on the Dutch system with elements of French penal theory
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, National Assembly
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Cantonal Courts and a Court of Justice as an appellate court
RELIGIONS
27.4% Hindus, 25.2% Protestants, 22.8% Catholics, 19.6% Muslims, 5% indigenous beliefs
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2020SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2019SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2018SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
MARCH 3, 2015SurinameDEATH PENALTYSURINAME: DEATH PENALTY ABOLISHED
the National Assembly of Suriname abolished the death penalty, in the framework
- JANUARY 1, 2015SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- MAY 19, 2014SurinameDEATH PENALTY
SURINAME: MINISTER OF JUSTICE, DEATH PENALTY TO BE REVOKED
Justice and Police Minister Edward Belfort announced that Suriname will raise its maximum jail sentence to
- JANUARY 1, 2014SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2012SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- SEPTEMBER 13, 2011SurinameDEATH PENALTY
in an addendum to the Report of the Working Group...
in an addendum to the Report of the Working Group...