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04/09/2025

Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Year: 1976

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1976/en/123708?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Trinidad+and+Tobago&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-123708-en
Description

The Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago establishes the legal framework for the nation's governance, delineating the structure of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, with provisions on fundamental human rights and freedoms for all individuals within its jurisdiction, including in Article 4 protection against discrimination based on race, origin, color, religion, or sex.

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Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago - Generic