Crime

Are drugs illegal?

Belize has strict laws on the use of illegal drugs, with prison terms and fines for offenders. Most visitors to San Pedro won't be approached by anyone selling drugs. Read More

Are piers public?

I am looking for information regarding dock / pier law... I am hoping your long time experience might point me in the correct direction. Additionally, I do not want to spend money on an attorney unnecessarily... Specifically, I have a man who is park... Read More

Burning of Garbage is Prohibited

The Department of the Environment (DOE) has been receiving increased reports of the burning of household garbage in both urban and rural areas. This prevalent but harmful practice greatly reduces the air quality for residents and threatens life and p... Read More

Legal Issues and Belize Law

The Belize Legal Information Network has many Belizean laws online, at BelizeLaw.org. To search for a particular subject, here's the link to their search function: http://www.belizelaw.org/web/lawadmin/index2.html Read More

SUMMARY JURISDICTION (OFFENCES) ACT CHAPTER 98

Basic laws in Belize, such as Petty Misdemeanours, Vagrancy, Drunkeness, Dancing houses, brothels, indecency, trespassing, offenses against Rights of Property, laws on pets and dogs, and much more. REVISED EDITION 2000, SHOWING THE LAW AS AT 31ST DEC... Read More

What is the crime rate?

In general, whenever you're traveling in an unfamiliar country, stay alert. The residents of San Pedro realize that the island's livelihood depends on the goodwill of its tourist (the mainstay of its economy), so crimes against visitors are rare. In ... Read More