Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago 1976, as amended to 2007
Marriage and Family Life
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    Whereas the People of Trinidad and Tobago-
    (a) have affirmed that the Nation of Trinidad and Tobago is founded upon principles that acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in fundamental human rights and freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and free institutions, the dignity of the human person and the equal and inalienable rights with which all members of the human family are endowed by their Creator;
    … (Preamble)
Marriage and Family Life
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    It is hereby recognised and declared that in Trinidad and Tobago there have existed and shall continue to exist, without discrimination by reason of race, origin, colour, religion or sex, the following fundamental human rights and freedoms, namely–

    (c) the right of the individual to respect for his private and family life;

    (f) the right of a parent or guardian to provide a school of his own choice for the education of his child or ward;
    … (Sec. 4)
Marriage and Family Life
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    (1) An appeal shall lie from decisions of the Court of Appeal to the Judicial Committee as of right in the following cases:

    (b) final decisions in proceedings for dissolution or nullity of marriage;
    … (Sec. 109)
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Chapter 2 on Citizenship.
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Chapter 1 on The Recognition and Protection of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter 1 on The Recognition and Protection of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter 1 on The Recognition and Protection of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms.