Law Made Simple

How To Make A Will

What are the formalities for making a Will in Trinidad and Tobago? Student Attorney Tamara Dolsingh explains how a Will is to be made for the…

Human Rights, Labour and Employment, Law Made Simple

Religious Diversity and Discrimination in the workplace

Are you free to practice your religion in the workplace? Student Attorney Kara-Je Kellman examined the issue of religion and discrimination in the Trinidad and Tobago…

Family, Human Rights, Law Made Simple

Domestic Violence – rights and remedies

In an earlier post, I looked at the definition of domestic violence and the various types of abuse that would constitute an act of domestic…

Criminal, Law Made Simple

What is an arrest?

What does the word ‘arrest’ mean, and who can make an arrest? This issue was examined by Student Attorney Rorey Gaya for the Law Made…

Family, Law Made Simple

Driving with an infant or child in Trinidad and Tobago

The laws of Trinidad and Tobago make it mandatory for drivers to properly secure infants and children, once they are traveling in a motor vehicle….

Labour and Employment, Law Made Simple

Workers: Do you know your rights?

What are the rights of employees in Trinidad and Tobago? Student Attorney Anessa Anderson explained for the Law Made Simple column, as part of her…

Criminal, Human Rights, Law Made Simple

The right to a fair trial (in criminal matters)

What is the right to a fair trial? What does ‘fair’ even mean? Student Attorney Stefan Knights explained for the Law Made Simple column, as…

Law Made Simple, Real Estate and Property

Landlords: Do You Know Your Rights?

The rights of tenants are generally discussed in great detail, while the rights of landlords are often ignored. Student Attorney Randalyn Rowe examined the rights…