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
24 August 2015
Last updated
25 August 2023 — 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.

Published 24 August 2015
Last updated 25 August 2023 + show all updates

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

  2. Updated prisoner pack - reviewed March 2021

  3. First published.

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