Last Change:

04/09/2025

Constitution of Suriname with Amendments to 1992

Year: 1987

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1987/en/17219?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Suriname&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-17219-en
Description

The Constitution adopted in 1987 and amended in 1992, establishes the country as a sovereign democratic state, outlining its governance structure, fundamental rights, and social and economic objectives. Article 3 provides guidelines on nationality, residency, and naturalization. It states that laws will determine who qualifies as a Surinamese national, the process of naturalization, and the conditions under which foreigners may hold public office.

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Constitution of Suriname with Amendments to 1992 - Generic

Constitution of Suriname with Amendments to 1992 - Generic