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The judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago is a branch of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago that interprets and applies the laws of Trinidad and Tobago, to ensure equal justice under law, and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution. The judiciary is a hierarchical system comprising a Supreme Court of Judicature, a Magistracy and a Family Court.
The High Court has original jurisdiction over indictable criminal matters, family matters, and civil matters. It sits at Port of Spain, San Fernando and Scarborough. [4] A decision of the High Court can be appealed to the Court of Appeal whether there is a question of constitutional interpretation, a breach of the laws protecting fundamental rights, a decision allowing or refusing proceedings ...
Bain v State of Trinidad & Tobago [2019] CCJ 3 (OJ): The Court held that for CARICOM nationals to exercise their important rights to free movement within the Caribbean Community including a right of entry without any form of harassment or impediment, clear documentary evidence of their nationality is required. The Court further held that the ...
The chief justice of Trinidad and Tobago is the highest judge of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and presides over its Supreme Court of Judicature. [1] He is appointed by a common decision of the president , the prime minister and the leader of the main opposition party.
The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is a unicameral devolved legislative body responsible for the island of Tobago within the unitary state of Trinidad and Tobago.The THA was re-established in 1980 [1] to rectify some of the disparities in the relationship between the two islands; a prior body of the same name existed from 1768 to 1874. [2]
During the life of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago (five years maximum) Precursor: Wade Mark: Inaugural holder: John L.H.V. Savary Legislative Assembly (1950–1955) Arnold Thomasos Independent Parliament (1961–1981) Formation: 20 October 1950: Deputy: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives: Salary: TT$29,590 (per ...
Final appeal on some matters is decided by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London. Trinidad and Tobago was chosen by its Caribbean neighbours to be the headquarters site of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) which was supposed to replace the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the fall of 2003. However, the government ...
Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago v Trinsalvage Enterprises Ltd (Trinidad & Tobago) [2023] UKPC 26: Caryn Moss v The King (Bahamas) [2023] UKPC 28: Matadai Roopnarine v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) [2023] UKPC 30: Winston Finzi v Jamaican Redevelopment Foundation Inc. and others (Jamaica) [2023] UKPC 29