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Timestamp: 2019-04-25 08:23:01+00:00

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Defamation remains a criminal offence in Suriname (punishable with imprisonment).
Defamation (smaad), defined as knowingly harming another’s reputation through accusation of a particular fact (Art. 320). The punishment is imprisonment for up to six months or a fine of up to 300 guilders. Defamation committed through writing or images (smaadschrift) is punishable with up to one year in prison or a fine of up to 300 guilders.
Insult that does not constitute defamation or slander. The punishment is imprisonment for up to three months or a fine of up to 300 guilders (Art. 325).
Slanderous insinuation (lasterlijke verdachtmaking), defined as falsely attributing a crime to another person. The punishment is imprisonment for up to three years. (Art. 328).
Defaming or insulting a public authority, public body, or public institution is a criminal offence under Art. 173 of the Surinamese Criminal Code. The punishment is imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 3,000 guilders.
Publicly expressing enmity, hatred, or contempt toward the government of Suriname is a criminal offence under Art. 171. The punishment is imprisonment for up to seven years or a fine of up to 300 guilders.
In addition, the bringing of a false complaint that harms the honour or reputation of a particular person in the government is a criminal offence under Art. 329. The punishment is imprisonment for up to three years.
Possession of distribution of content insulting to the Head of State is a criminal offence under Art. 153. The punishment is imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 300 guilders.
In both cases noted above, offenders may be prohibited from practicing their profession.
Insulting the Surinamese flag is a criminal offence under Art. 176 of the Surinamese Criminal Code. The punishment is imprisonment for up to six months.
Insulting the representative of a foreign country in Suriname is a criminal offence under Art. 158 of the Surinamese Criminal Code. The punishment is imprisonment for up to four years or a fine of up to 300 guilders.
Defamation of the dead is a criminal offence under Art. 330 of the Surinamese Criminal Code. The punishment is imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 300 guilders.
Blasphemy and offence to religious feelings are criminal offences under Art. 196 of the Surinamese Criminal Code. The punishment is imprisonment for up to three months and a fine of up to 120 guilders.
Information on Suriname was last updated in 2013.

References: Art. 173
 Art. 171
 Art. 329
 Art. 153
 Art. 176
 Art. 158
 Art. 330
 Art. 196