The ICJ and other human rights groups sent an open letter to the Prime Minister to express concern at the recent announcement that Trinidad and Tobago will imminently resume execution of its death row prisoners. (more…)
Judicial independence is entrenched in the Constitution, and safeguarded in law and in practice. (more…)
Procedural Posture The plaintiffs filed a motion for constitutional relief under the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago requesting an order compelling the government to establish an Equal Opportunity Commission and Tribunal as mandated under the recently passed Equal Opportunity Act. The trial judge dismissed the motion on the basis that the Equal […]
The judiciary acts confidently and independently. However, judicial independence is threatened through public attacks and non-provision of resources by the executive. (more…)
11. The Committee urges that priority be given to all necessary preparations, so as to bring into force by proclamation at the earliest possible date the Equal Opportunities Act. The State party should, thereafter, introduce amending legislation to extend the provisions of the Act to those suffering discrimination on grounds of age, sexual orientation, pregnancy […]
