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Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Immigration (Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals (Amendment) Act, 2022 (Act No. 9 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-06-17 | TTO-2022-L-113081

The Act expands the categories of skilled nationals from Caribbean Community States (CARICOM) that can apply for work in Trinidad and Tobago under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Foreign Labour Contracts (Repeal) Act, 2022 (Act No. 4 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-03-21 | TTO-2022-L-113080

The Act repeals the Foreign Labour Contracts Act.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Trinidad and Tobago Special Economic Zones Act, 2022 (Act No. 1 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-01-31 | TTO-2022-L-113079

An Act to provide for the designation, development, operation and management of Special Economic Zones, the establishment of the Special Economic Zones Authority, the repeal of the Free Zones Act, Chap. 81:07, the regulation of Special Economic Zones and matters related thereto.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS (CRSF) 2019 – 2025. -

Adoption: 2019-10 | INT-2019-M-110909

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Family and Children Division Act, 2016 (Act No. 6 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-05 | TTO-2016-L-102705

AN ACT to make jurisdiction for all family matters and children matters exercisable in a Division of the High Court to be called the Family and
Children Division and to make provision for matters connected therewith.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-03-13 | TTO-2015-L-99614

Trinidad and Tobago - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Minimum Wages Order (LN 402/2014). -

Adoption: 2015-01-01 | TTO-2014-R-105238

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Nurses and Midwives Registration (Amendment) Act, 2014 (Act No. 8 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-09-05 | TTO-2014-L-96903

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Miscellaneous Provisions (Prisons) Act, 2014 (Act No. 13 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-09-05 | TTO-2014-L-99615

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-05-16 | TTO-2013-L-96149

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Children Act (Cap. 46:01). -

Adoption: 2012-08-06 | TTO-2012-L-92282

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Part III - Offences in Relation to Begging, Risk of Burning, Firearms and Ammunition
Part IV - Offence of Female Genital Mutilation
Part V - Abuse of Children through Prostitution
Part VI - Other Sexual Offences
Part VII - Offences relating to Dangerous Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol
Part VIII - Child Pornography
Part IX - Provisions for the Safety of Children
Part X - Child Offenders
Part XI - Offences in Relation to Community Residences
Part XII - Children's Attorney
Part XIII - Evidence and Procedures
Part XIV - Employment of Young Persons
Part XV - Miscellaneous

Repeals the Children Act (Chap. 46:01)

With respect to the amendments, the Education Act is amended increasing compulsory schooling for children aged from five to sixteen years old. The Liquor Licences Act (Chap. 84:10) is prohibiting the use of children to sell, buy or deliver alcohol. Also amends the Tobacco Control Act making it an offence to use a child to buy, sell or deliver any tobacco product. Under the Trafficking in Persons Act, the definition of "child pornography" is extend.

Also amends the Summary Courts Act (Chap. 4:20); the Bail Act (Chap. 4:06); and the Sexual Offences Act (Chap. 11:28).

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Miscellaneous Provisions (Maternity Protection and the Masters and Servants Ordinance) Act, 2012 (Act No. 7 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-05-22 | TTO-2012-L-92283

This Act amends the Maternity Protection Act, Chap. 45:57 by increasing the number of weeks of maternity leave from thirteen to fourteen (sections 4, 7(3)(b) and 9(1)).

The Act repeals the Masters and Servants Ordinance, Ch. 22.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act No. 16 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-06-24 | TTO-2011-L-88405

Amends section 2 (definitions) and inserts a new section 22AA and section 22AB concerning special provisions for designated entities. Also amends section 22B, 22C, 33 and 41. A new section 42 is also inserted concerning penalties.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Data Protection Act, 2011 (Cap. 22:04). -

Adoption: 2011-06-22 | TTO-2011-L-88403

An Act to provide for the protection of personal privacy and information.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Trafficking in Persons Act, 2011 (Cap. 12:10). -

Adoption: 2011-06-09 | TTO-2011-L-88404

AN ACT to give effect to the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, Supplementing the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Petrotrin Pensions Act, 2010 (Act No. 9 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-12-13 | TTO-2010-L-88410

AN ACT to restructure the pension arrangements of the Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Children's Life Fund Act, 2010 (Cap. 29:01). -

Adoption: 2010-12-13 | TTO-2010-L-88411

Establishes a charity entitled the Children's Life Fund and also establishes a body corporate to be known as the
Childre's Life Fund Authority which is to manage the fund.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Senior Citizens' Grant (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 (Act No. 6 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-08-17 | TTO-2010-L-88408

Replaces the long title with "An Act to provide for the Senior Citizens' Pension" and the short title with Senior Citizens' Pension Act. Also includes a new Schedule in the Act.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Prisons (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. 3 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-03-29 | TTO-2010-L-88407

Amends sections 8 and 17 of the Act with respect to searching of prison officers, workers and visitors, drug testing of inmates and penalties for infringements of prison rules.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. 2 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-01-21 | TTO-2010-L-88406

AN ACT to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2005 to provide for the criminalization of the financing of terrorism and for related matters.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Tobacco Control Act 2009 (Act No. 15 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-12-23 | Date of entry into force: 2010-02-17 | TTO-2009-L-83347

An Act to prevent tobacco use by children; regulate tobacco use by individuals; enhance public awareness of the hazards of tobacco use and ensure that individuals are provided with information to make more fully informed decisions about using tobacco; protect individuals from exposure to tobacco smoke; prohibit and restrict promotional practices; prevent smuggling of tobacco; provide for regulation of tobacco products to mitigate against the harmful effects of tobacco; and provide for other related matters.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Assisted Secondary School Teachers' Pensions (Amendment) Act, 2008 (Act No. 22 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | TTO-2008-L-80157

Inserts a new section 11A concerning computation of pension in acting capacity, prior to compulsory retirement; section 11B concerning Computation of pension on promotion following
acting, prior to compulsory retirement and 11C concerning the coming into force of the two sections.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Teachers' Pensions (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 21 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-11-06 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | TTO-2008-L-80159

Inserts a new section 12A concerning computation of pension in acting capacity, prior to compulsory retirement; section 12B concerning Computation of pension on promotion following
acting, prior to compulsory retirement and 12C concerning the coming into force of the two sections.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Pensions (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2008 (No. 20 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-11-06 | TTO-2008-L-80164

Inserts a new section 16A concerning computation of pension in acting capacity, prior to compulsory retirement; section 16B concerning Computation of pension on promotion following
acting, prior to compulsory retirement and 16C concerning the coming into force of the two sections.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Children's Community Residences, Foster Homes and Nurseries (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 15 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-09-29 | TTO-2008-L-80169

Makes a large number of amendments to the Act, for the most part changing certain terms and expressions, including section 1, 2 (terms and definitions), Part II (new title to read "LICENSEES OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES"), 4, 5, 8, 9, 11 (notice of revocation), 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23(2), 25(1), 27(2), 28 (establishment of foster care system), 29, 30, 31 (foster parents to be trained), 32(3), 33, 34, 35, 37, 41, 42 (restriction on management of nurseries), 43, 44, 45, 47 (penalties for failure to licence), 48, 49, 50, 51, 52A (inapplicability of Part V), 53 and 54 (construction of certain references). Repeals section 6.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Children's Authority (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 14 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-09-26 | TTO-2008-L-80166

This Act has effect even though it is inconsistent with sections 4 and 5 of the Constitution. Makes numerous amendments to the Act, including definitions and terms of reference. Inserts a new section 3A concerning objectives of the Act and replaces section 5 concerning powers and functions of the Authority and section 5A concerning powers with respect to adoption procedures. Also amends sections 6, 7, 7A, 8 and 9 concerning the duties of the Authority and section 11 concerning the composition of the Authority. Repeals sections 12, 13, 15, 29, 35A, 37(3), 43(2) and 43(3). Amends section 14 concerning Assessment and Support Centres and Reception Centres. Also makes amendments to sections 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 (family assistance orders etc.), 26-27 (guardianship), 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 44, 46 and 50. The Schedule to the Act is also repealed and replaced.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Pensions (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 13 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-08-25 | TTO-2008-L-80161

Inserts a new section 35 concerning exceptions to the payment of benefits which are to be determined taking into account pensionable emoluments of the holders of the offices set out in the amended Fourth Schedule.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Education Sector Policy on HIV and AIDS of the Ministry of Education.

Adoption: 2008-07-17 | TTO-2008-M-80833

Aims to promote awareness among students and employee population of the causes, modes of transmission, consequences, means of prevention and control of HIV/AIDS.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

International Child Abduction Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-06-25 | TTO-2008-L-80171

Provides for the application on Trinidad and Tobago of The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Homes for Older Persons Act, 2007 (No. 20 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-09-07 | TTO-2007-L-80175

Repeals the Homes for Older Persons Act, 2000 and provide for the licensing, regulation and control of Homes for Older Persons.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 12 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-06-12 | TTO-2007-L-80174

Amends section 122A, 123 and 136 concerning the police service.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Miscellaneous Provisions (Minimum Age for Admission to Employment) Act, 2007 (No. 3 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-02-26 | TTO-2007-L-80173

Provides that a person under the age of 16 shall not be admitted to employment. Amends the Factories Ordinance (section 3) and the Children's Act (section 2) in accordance with this Act. Also amends the Children's Act with respect to: section 91 concerning restrictions on employment of a child under the age of 16 years; section 92 concerning keeping of a register by employers for persons under the age of 18 years; repealing section 93; amending section 94 concerning liability of parents and employers; section 95 by deleting the word "twelve" and substituting the word "sixteen"; and section 96 concerning Penalties. Also amends the Recruiting of Workers Act by repealing section 5 and section 108(1) of the Shipping Act.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Constitution (Amendment) Act 2006 (No. 6 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-04-13 | TTO-2006-L-75350

Amends the Constitution with repsect to reforming the Police Service Commission, conferring powers on the Commissioner of Police to control and manage the Police Service and for related matters (amendments made to sections 122, 123, 127, 129, 132 and 134).

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Police Service Act, 2006 (Cap. 15:01). -

Adoption: 2006-04-13 | TTO-2006-L-80264

An Act to consolidate, amend and revise the law relating to the Police Service, to ensure efficient and transparent management of the Service and to provide that the principles of equity and meritocracy shall be applied at all times and for other related matters. Repeals the Police Service Act (Chapter 15:01).

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Police Complaints Authority Act, 2006 (Cap. 15:05). -

Adoption: 2006-04-13 | TTO-2006-L-80265

Establishes an independent body to investigate criminal offences involving police officers, police corruption and serious police misconduct. Repeals the Police Complaints Authority Act, 1993 and amends the Domestic Violence Act, 1999 is amended by deleting section 23(6) and replacing it with a new section concerning complaints.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act (Act No. 3 of 2006) -

Adoption: 2006-02-10 | TTO-2006-L-74554

Amends sections 4 (interpretation), 6 (general duties of employers to their employees), 8 and 9 (duties of occupiers), 10 (general duties of employees at work), 15 (refusal to work), 16 (refusal to report), 18 (investigation by inspector), 19 (employee to be available), 21 (entitlement to be paid), 25 (dangerous fumes, etc.), 26 (fire), 34 (noise and vibration), 37 (medical examination), 39 (drinking water), 43 (first aid), 46 (notification of accidents), 48 (notification of occupational disease), 57, 58, 59 (construction of factories), 65 (Occupational Safety and Health Authority), 71, 72, 74 and 79 (inspections), 83 (criminal and other remedies), 85 (penalties) and 86 (fines in case of death).

Adds a new section 13A on annual risk assessment and repeals section 25 G (risk assessment).

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Child Welfare League of Trinidad and Tobago (Incorporation) Act, 2005 (No. 27 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-09-15 | TTO-2005-L-80274

Establishes the Child Welfare League.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Anti-Terrorism Act, 2005 (Cap. 12:07). -

Adoption: 2005-09-13 | TTO-2005-L-80273

An Act to criminalize terrorism, to provide for the detection, prevention, prosecution, conviction and punishment of terrorist activities and the confiscation, forfeiture and seizure of terrorists' assets.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Education (Amendment) Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-08-10 | TTO-2005-L-80270

Amends section 53 concerning the noting of schedules as well as by inserting new sections 56A (regulations), 56B (transitional provision), 74M (representing association), 74N (application for certification of recognition), 74O (right of
persons to form or join associations or trade unions). A new Schedule III is also inserted entitled "Professional, Administrative and Technical Offices".

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

The Corporal Punishment (Offenders Over Eighteen)(Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act No. 18 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-08-04 | TTO-2005-L-80269

Amends the Corporal Punishment (Offenders Over Eighteen)Act (Cap. 13:02) by amending section 6 concerning the sentencing of persons to flogging. In the Schedule, the word "incest" is also inserted after paragraph 5.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (No. 16 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-07-15 | TTO-2005-L-80268

Amends the Criminal Procedures, Act (Ch. 12:02) by inserting new sections 37A concerning proof by formal admission and 42A concerning written directions to jury and amends section 50.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Teaching Service (Compensation) Act (Cap. 39:04). -

Adoption: 2005-01-01 | TTO-2005-L-105232

An act to provide for the payment of compensation in respect of members of the teaching service who suffer injury or die in circumstances arising out of and in the course of employment with the state.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

National Insurance (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 9 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-02-27 | TTO-2004-L-67865

Makes numerous amendments to National Insurance Act.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Mediation Act (Cap. 5:32). -

Adoption: 2004-02-27 | TTO-2004-L-105235

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cap. 88:08). -

Adoption: 2004-01-30 | TTO-2004-L-67864

Comprehensive legislation on occupational safety and health. Divided into 15 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-5) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 6-13) sets forth general duties of employers and employees. Part 3 (s. 14-21) establishes rights of employees to refuse work where safety or health is in danger. Part 4 (s. 22-25) contains provisions regarding safety. Part 5 (s. 26-30) deals with fire, Part 6 (s. 31-38) with health, Part 7 (s. 39-45) with welfare, and Part 8 (s. 46-52) with notification and investigation of accidents and industrial diseases. Part 9 (s. 53-56) regulates employment of young persons. Part 10 (s. 57-58) deals with application of Act. Part 11 (s. 59-63) contains special provisions regarding factories, building operations and works of engineering construction. Part 12 (s. 64-68) establishes Occupational Safety and Health Authority. Part 13 (s. 69-82) deals with administration; Part 14 (s. 82-97) with offences. Part 15 (s. 98-100) contains miscellaneous provisions.

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION:
Occupational Safety and Health (Prescribed Forms) Order (GN 187-1948) ... page 89
Distillery (Safety) Regulations (GN 213-1946) ... page 133
Boilers Regulations (GN 2-1949) ... page 136
Special Provisions for Safety in the Case of Air Pressure Containers Regulations (GN 3-1949) ... page 143
Occupational Safety and Health (Cleaning of Machinery in Motion Order) (GN 109-1949) ... page 147
Woodworking Machinery Regulations (GN 152-1949) ... page 148
Occupational Safety and Health (Electricity) Regulations (GN 61-1951) ... page 154
Occupational Safety and Health (Welfare) Regulations (GN 62-1951) ... page 167
Electric Accumulator (Manufacture and Repair) Order (GN 184-1974) ... page 175
Occupational Safety and Health (Protective Measures) Order (GN 210-1977) ... page 184

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Family Proceedings Act (Cap. 46:09). -

Adoption: 2004-01-30 | TTO-2004-L-71663

Regulates family proceedings in connection with matrimonial or other domestic relationships including property interests and concerning the welfare, maintenance, guardianship, paternity, custody of or access to children.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Central Tenders Board (Amendment) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. No. 223).

Adoption: 2003-12-31 | TTO-2003-R-76442

Amends sections 9, 11 and 12 of the Central Tenders Board Regulations, 1965 (G.N. No. 137 of 1965).

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Kidnapping Act (Cap. 11:26). -

Adoption: 2003-07-25 | TTO-2003-L-105216

An Act to provide for the punishment of Kidnapping for ransom and other related offences and for matters incidental thereto.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Immigration (Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals) (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 18 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-06-26 | TTO-2003-L-65808

Amends sections 3, 4, 9, and 10 of Immigration (Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals) Act, 1996. Regulates recognition of Caribbean Community Skills qualifications. Also make provision for entry of spouse and dependents.

Trinidad and Tobago - - Law, Act

Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 14 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-04-07 | TTO-2003-L-65807

Amends section 4 of Freedom of Information Act, 1999. Establishes that "Minister" shall mean the Minister of Government to whom responsibility for information is assigned. In section 25(3) "Minister" shall mean Minister to whom responsibility for national security is assigned.