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What is the Bill of Rights Trinidad and Tobago?

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What is the Bill of Rights Trinidad and Tobago?

Right to life and liberty Under Section 4 (a) of the Constitution, all citizens have the right to “liberty, security of the person and enjoyment of property and the right not to be deprived thereof except by due process of law”.

Who make laws in Trinidad and Tobago?

The Parliament
The House of Representatives is made up of 41 elected representatives; the members of the Senate are appointed by the President. The Parliament has the power to make laws for the peace, order and good government of Trinidad and Tobago in accordance with the Constitution.

What are the sources of law in Trinidad and Tobago?

There are two types of law – common law and statute law. Common law is made by the decisions of judges in particular cases. Statute law is made by a legislative body (a Parliament). It is with statute law that this article is concerned.

What are the types of laws?

There are five types of legal system i.e. civil law; common law; customary law; religious law and mixed law.

  • Types of law. In Indian Judicial System there are four types of law.
  • Criminal law. The Criminal law is enforced by the police.
  • Civil law.
  • Common law.
  • Statutory law.

What are the steps in making a law?

Steps

  1. Step 1: The bill is drafted.
  2. Step 2: The bill is introduced.
  3. Step 3: The bill goes to committee.
  4. Step 4: Subcommittee review of the bill.
  5. Step 5: Committee mark up of the bill.
  6. Step 6: Voting by the full chamber on the bill.
  7. Step 7: Referral of the bill to the other chamber.
  8. Step 8: The bill goes to the president.

Is law and act same?

Law implies a system of rules that regulate the citizens of any land. It is applicable equally to all the people of a country. An Act is a segment of any legislation that deals with specific circumstances and people. As per legal terms Act is used to mean the statutes approved by the Parliament.

What is the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago?

The constitution of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago is the supreme or highest law of the land. It must be followed by the President, the Prime Minister, Ministers of Government, the Chief Justice, the judicial arm of the State, all State and public officials and all the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.

What is the capital of Trindad and Tobago?

Port-of-Spain is the capital city of Trinidad And Tobago . It has a population of 49,031, and is located on a latitue of 10.67 and longitude of -61.52.

What is Trinidad and Tobago Carnival?

The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is an annual event held on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in Trinidad and Tobago. The event is well known for participants’ colorful costumes and exuberant celebrations.