Triindad and Tobago Criminal Bench Book 2015

The Trinidad and Tobago Criminal Bench Book allows for critical information relating to the norms for conducting a fair and just criminal trial to be readily available, thus promoting transparency, accountability and consistency in the criminal justice system.

The Bench Book serves as a tool of trade for judges and is comprised of guidelines, commentary and specimen directions that are all intended to be a point of reference when preparing to address a jury. As an evolving text, the Bench Book is a contemporary statement of law and will adapt over time to reflect new developments.