Guidance

Suriname: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems, in Suriname, for British nationals abroad.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
247 AugustJanuary 20152025
Last updated
2520 AugustJanuary 20232025 — See all updates

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Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Suriname

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This guidance explains how to:

  • arrange visits
  • send money to a prisoner
  • apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Updates to this page

Published 247 AugustJanuary 2015 2025
Last updated 2520 AugustJanuary 2023 2025 + show all updates

  1. This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

  2. First published.

  3. The information for UK nationals detained or in prison in Suriname has been completely reviewed and updated.

  5. Updated prisoner pack - reviewed March 2021

  6. First published.

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