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, 2011SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2010SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Suriname voted against the Resolution on a Moratorium...
Suriname voted against the Resolution on a Moratorium...
- JANUARY 1, 2007SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2006SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2005SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2003SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder and offenses against the State are...
Aggravated murder and offenses against the State are capital crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2002SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder and offenses against the State are...
Aggravated murder and offenses against the State are capital crimes
- FEBRUARY 14, 2001SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Suriname signed an agreement during the opening of...
Suriname signed an agreement during the opening of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (Caricom) leaders' 12th inter-sessional summit to establish a Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)