This Law approved by the National Assembly and promulgated by the President of Suriname under article 72 (c) of the Constitution, declares an exceptional civil emergency situation due to outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency situation shall remain in force for three months and may be ended by Presidential Decree. The National Assembly may extend the duration of the Law for another three months. The President and the National Assembly shall each establish a crisis committee. The committee of the National Assembly shall carry out (constitutional) control on the measures taken by the Government. The Law grants powers to the Government to takes measures to prevent spreading of the virus but requires the Government to adopt financial measures to support the health system, the population and the economy. The Government shall create an emergency fund. Contravention of rules issued may be an offence.
Suriname · 2020-04-09