Overview
There has been at least one case of HIV criminalisation in Suriname. A 38-year-old woman was arrested in February 2018 and charged with grievous bodily harm for alleged HIV exposure. The charge was based on section 306B of the Penal Code (2004).
HJN is currently confirming additional data for Suriname. Details to be published shortly.
Laws
Penal Code
General criminal law (active)
Year enacted
2004
Relevant text of the law
Section 306B (text to be confirmed)
This information was last reviewed in April 2020
