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Criminal activity in Trinidad and Tobago is a controversial topic on the two islands. Gang violence, gun crime and murders have been rising dramatically since the late 1990s. Approximately 605 people were murdered in 2022, the highest number ever recorded.
Crimes are predicate to a larger crime if they have a similar purpose to the larger crime. For example, using false identification is itself a crime; it may be a predicate offense to larceny or fraud if it is used to withdraw money from a bank account. Predicate crimes can be charged separately or together with the larger crime. [4]
In 2014, Reporters Without Borders, in its Press Freedom Index, placed Trinidad and Tobago at the 43rd place, with a score of 23.28, [7] corresponding to a "satisfactory situation". [8] In the same year, Freedom House classified Trinidad and Tobago as "free" in terms of press freedom, which is the highest level available. There were cases ...
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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 ...
(Appointed by The President in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Act – Chapter 1:01 Section 76 (1) [3]) United National Congress: Basdeo Panday: Rupert Griffith: 8th Republican Parliament: 20th general: 17 October 2002 – 28 September 2007 People's National Movement: Patrick Manning: United National ...
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 ...
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