Suriname
Suriname does not have detailed counterterrorism provisions in its criminal law although a draft law was presented to Parliament back in 2009. The death penalty was abolished in 2015. A law on terrorist financing was adopted in 2022.
The Definition of Terrorism in Domestic Law
Terrorism is not specifically defined in Suriname domestic law although the Criminal Code, as amended in 2015, proscribes a series of predicate offences for terrorism.Art. 113b, Criminal Code of Suriname (as amended in 2015).
Adherence to Global and Regional Terrorism Treaties
Suriname is a State Party to two of the main United Nations treaties on terrorism.
| Treaty | Adherence |
|---|---|
| 1973 Convention on Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons | State not party |
| 1979 Hostage-Taking Convention | State Party |
| 1997 Terrorist Bombings Convention | State not party |
| 1999 Terrorist Financing Convention | State Party |
| 2005 Nuclear Terrorism Convention | State not party |
Suriname is a signatory but not a State Party to the main regional treaty on terrorism.
| Treaty | Adherence |
|---|---|
| 2002 Inter-American Convention against Terrorism | Signatory |
Laws and Penalties for Terrorist Offences
Terrorist offences are prosecuted as ordinary criminal offences under the Penal Code. The death penalty was abolished in 2015.
Counterterrorism Capacities and Policies at Domestic Level
The Suriname police forces have dedicated counterterrorism expertise. Suriname’s lead agency for counterterrorism is the Central Intelligence and Security Agency.
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