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JUDGE WARNS DISRESPECT OF WOMEN FUELING SOCIETY High Court Judge Justice Frank Seepersad has delivered a warning on the treatment of women in T&T, saying the normalization of disrespect toward women is helping to fuel violence, social

The Fi****ms Appeal Board has been ordered to reconsider a legal challenge over the refusal of the Police Commissioner to grant a man a Firearm User’s Licence (FUL).

Read more:
https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/court-orders-rehearing-of-ful-appeal-over-legal-misstep-6.2.2565038.0aaf80f7c9

A strong and engaging discussion at “Conversations with the Commissioner”, held at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce expertly moderated by Crime & Justice Committee member Darrin Carmichael. As highlighted in the Guardian article “Business community backs police crime fight.”

The session reinforced the growing partnership between the business community and the TTPS in advancing practical crime‑reduction strategies.

Well done to all involved in driving meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

Security measures must protect citizens without unintentionally harming commerce. Unclear and prolonged ZOSOs can restrict movement, disrupt business activity, and weaken economic stability if not carefully structured.

With a division of 27 Government MPs for and 11 Opposition MPs against, the Law Reform Zones of Special Operations, Special Security and Community Development Measures Act, 2026, was passed in the Lower House of Parliament.

Read more:
https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/zosos-pass-in-lower-house-amid-opposition-warnings-6.2.2494255.afbd2c3d38

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