Trinidad and Tobago for a Swifter and Stricter Use of the Death Penalty

January 28, 2011

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago announced its intent to pass a bill which would enable it to speed up the process of imposing and carrying out the death penalty. In Trinidad and Tobago, capital punishment is mandatory for crimes of murder. In a letter, the ICDP expresses its concern on the situation.

For further information on the situation in Trinidad and Tobago please follow this link.

Trinidad and Tobago for a Swifter and Stricter Use of the Death Penalty

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