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This Order extends Part I of the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933 to the judgments of the superior courts of the Republic of Suriname and makes certain provisions regarding the registration and enforcement of such judgments.

Relevant judgments given after the 12th May 1981 will be enforceable in the United Kingdom upon registration in the High Court, the Court of Session or the High Court in Northern Ireland.