Former Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi says Trinidad and Tobago should prepare for the release of hundreds of people being held under preventative detention orders as the current State of Emergency approaches its end.<\/p>\n
Speaking during the Opposition’s September 10 press conference, Al-Rawi said more than 600 people were being held under preventative detention orders.<\/p>\n
He explained that releasing detainees requires administrative processing, including revocation orders from the Minister of Homeland Security and procedures within the prison system.<\/p>\n
Al-Rawi said the approaching end of the SOE raises significant questions about the people detained during the emergency.<\/p>\n
He questioned how many detainees would ultimately face criminal charges if authorities possessed evidence linking them to serious criminal activity.<\/p>\n
Al-Rawi said the public should also pay attention to the reasons individuals were originally detained and whether those grounds withstand scrutiny.<\/p>\n
He predicted that Trinidad and Tobago could eventually face extensive litigation arising from some preventative detentions, including possible claims for damages.<\/p>\n
Al-Rawi noted that such litigation can take years to move through the courts, meaning any financial consequences for the State could emerge long after the current emergency has ended.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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