The act is designed to support the following tenets of governance. Constitution of trinidad and tobago updated to 2003. The freedom of information act, 1999 trinidad and tobago. Administration of justice deoxyribonucleic acid adoption of children. Qualifications for owning trinidad and tobago ships. The island of tobago has a house of assembly that has some administrative autonomy over local matters. Such further or other reliefs as the court may deem just. The constant revision of the laws must also be viewed in light of governments policy to encourage foreign investment, as investors must have accurate and up to date knowledge of the business and financial laws of the country as presented below. Freedom of information act the 2010 foia statement for the ministry of public utilities 38. Freedom of information act foia of trinidad and tobago. The publics right to access information under the freedom. A data protection act to provide for the protection of certain personal data and information was passed in june 2011, but had yet to be proclaimed by president george maxwell richards at years end.
Please be advised that the freedom of information unit has relocated from level 5, national library building, cor. Trinidad and tobago republic of trinidad and tobago. This act may be cited as the citizenship of the short title. The cornerstone of employment law in trinidad and tobago. The constant revision of the laws must also be viewed in light of governments policy to encourage foreign investment, as investors must have accurate and up to date. The defendant responded by a letter dated 14 august. It is very important for us all to understand the freedom of information act of trinidad and tobago basically the freedom of information act of 1999 foia was assented to on november 4, 1999. Record of freedom of information foi processing cost for technical data. Jan 20, 2016 the freedom of information act, chapter 22. The 2012 foia statement for the ministry of public utilities 565kb adobe pdf. After political independence in 1962, the government passed the industrial stabilisation act in 1965 which effectively banned strikes. Schedule the freedom of information act, 1999 request for.
Freedom of information act the publics right to access information under the freedom of information act relating to ngc and its operations under the freedom of information act 1999 the act, the national gas company of trinidad and tobago limited ngc is required by law to publish certain information for the benefit of the public. A global survey of access to government information laws. Hart abercromby streets, port of spain, trinidad and tobago, w. The freedom of information act, 1999 gives the public of trinidad and tobago the right of access to information in the possession of public authorities, subject to. The presbyterian church of trinidad and tobago incorporation act, 2007 the state lands amendment act, 2003. Trinidad and tobago representation of the people act. Legal notices the judiciary of trinidad and tobago. Forms should have sufficient information so that records can be easily identifiable you must complete all requested information such as name, date and signature before submitting forms if the form is hand delivered you should record date and time of delivery, the name of the person that received the form on behalf of the authority. For complete and accurate display of this text, see the pdf. The publics right to access information under the freedom of.
Animals diseases and importation antidoping in sport. Freedom of information act ministry of public utilities. Revised laws of trinidad and tobago now updated to 31st december, 2015. Trinidad and tobago shall comprise the island of trinidad, the august 1962 were dependencies of trinidad and tobago. Representation of the people act legislation that governes the conduct of elections in trinidad and tobago.
In accordance with sections 7, 8, and 9 of the freedom of information act foia 1999, the ministry of public utilities is required to publish a statement setting out certain information for the benefit of the public. Enactment first session tenth parliament republic of trinidad and tobago republic of trinidad and tobago act. Trinidad and tobago united states department of justice. The freedom of information act foia ensures that the public has access to information on the activities of the government of trinidad and tobago. Selected issues this selected issues paper on trinidad and tobago was prepared by a staff team of the international monetary fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with the member country. I am requesting information on behalf of my child or a minor i have guardianship over. And whereas it is intended by this parliament by this act to alter the former constitution.
On behalf of the government of trinidad and tobago, i would like to extend our gratitude and hope that many more opportunities may be presented for the benefit of all the industry and the country, by extension. Revised laws of trinidad and tobago now updated to 31st. Trinidad and tobago 20 human rights report executive summary the republic of trinidad and tobago is a parliamentary democracy governed by a prime minister and a bicameral legislature. Alphabetic list of revised laws ministry of legal affairs. The judiciary of trinidad and tobago provides an accountable court system in which timeliness and efficiency are the hallmarks, while still protecting integrity, fairness, equality and accessibility and attracting public trust and confidence.
Laws of trinidad and tobago wills and probate chap. Enacted by the parliament of trinidad and tobago as follows. Freedom of information act the national archives of. The island of tobago has a house of assembly that has some administrative autonomy over. Subject to the provisions of the act access to a document may be granted by supplying a printed copy of it or by making it available for inspection or, if appropriate, by supplying a copy of a tape, disk, film or other material containing the information, by supplying a transcript of such tape, disk, film or other material or by making. Trinidad and tobago freedom of information act cap. Republic of trinidad and tobago act, preliminary 2. The defendant responded by a letter dated 14 august page 1 of 21. Republic of trinidad and tobago senate standing orders title these standing orders may be cited as the senate standing orders made pursuant to section 561 of the constitution of the republic of trinidad and tobago in accordance with section 20 of the constitution of the republic of trinidad and tobago act, chap 1. See note on commencement of act on page 2 for the dates on which the various parts came into force. Trinidad and tobago republic of trinidad and tobago act no.
The government of the republic of trinidad and tobago gortt had been advised by. Enactment first session tenth parliament republic of trinidad and tobago republic of trinidad and tobago act no. The section of the act quoted by the intended respondent is in fact section 311a. Under the freedom of information act 1999 the act, the national gas company of trinidad and tobago limited ngc is required by law to publish certain information for the benefit of the public. Republic of trinidad and tobago act an act to reenact and revise certain laws respecting citizenship of the republic of trinidad and tobago. Purpose in accordance with section 7, 8 and 9 of the freendom of information act foia, the ministry of planning and development is required to publish a. The act is designed in support of the following tenets of governance. Trinidad and tobago is the 53rd country to join the open government partnership. Trinidad and tobago forensic science centre ttfsc services. This form is used throughout dod to record costs associated with the processing of a freedom of information request for technical data. Request for access to official documents ministry of national.
This includes the structure and functions of ngc and a list of categories of documents held by. The 2012 foia statement for the ministry of public utilities, government electrical inspectorate division. Laws of trinidad and tobago citizenship of the republic of trinidad and tobago chap. Welcome to the office of the ombudsman of trinidad and tobago the ombudsmans office was established solely for the purpose of giving assistance to persons who believe that they suffered injustices at the hands of public officers employed by government agencies and departments. Freedom of information act ministry of public utilities trinidad and. Freedom of information foi consultation and request summary. Trinidad and tobagos external debt service relative to export of goods and services are programmed to fall to 4. Government publishing office 105th congress treaty doc. The freedom of information act, 1999 was created to extend the right of members of the public to access to information in the possession of public authorities by.
Laws of trinidad and tobago freedom of information chap. In accordance with sections 7, 8 and 9 of the freedom of information act, chapter 22. Act binds the state part ii publication of certain documents and information 7. A legal right for each person to access information held by the ministry of public. An act respecting the admission of persons into trinidad and tobago. Information act foia between wescan trinidad agency intended claimant applicant and the national insurance property development company limited intended defendant respondent before the honourable madam justice jones appearances. As such, it should be accessible as freely as possible to members of the public, except where certain defined exceptions andor exemptions prohibit or limit such access.
Critics of the new law, including the media association of trinidad and tobago matt and the trinidad and tobago publishers and broadcasters. Freedom of information act the publics right to access information under the freedom of information act relating to ngc and its operations under the freedom of information act foia 1999 the act, the national gas company of trinidad and tobago limited ngc is required by law to publish certain information for the benefit of the public. A 1999 in accordance with section 7, 8, and 9, of the freedom of information act f. Law revision is of cardinal importance to the administration of justice and the work of the parliament. Publication of information concerning functions, etc. An order of mandamus directing the respondent to provide so much of the information requested that is not proven to be exempt under the freedom of information act, 1999. This was subsequently amended in 1972 to become the industrial relations act ira. The information was requested by the claimant by an application dated 8 may 2012. Public officers get training on freedom of information act. The freedom of information act, 1999 arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. I am requesting information on behalf of someone who is deceased. This includes the structure and functions of ngc and a list of categories of documents held by ngc.
As the countrys debt service obligations fall and exports increase, government has been able to build up a. Foi is important for all democratic societies, trinidad and tobago is not alone in the implementation of foi legislation and bodies. The 2011 foia statement for the ministry of public. A 1999 the trinidad and tobago police service ttps is required by law to publish the undermentioned statement, that lists the documents and. A law in force trinidad and tobago at the date of iew to commencement of this act and any written law which. Making a request the freedom of information act, 1999 foia. The 2010 foia statement for the ministry of public utilities 38. The freedom of information act, 1999 was created to extend the right of members of the public to access to information in the possession of public authorities by a making available to the public information about. I am requesting information on behalf of someone for whom i have power of attorney.
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