Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago 1976, as amended to 2007
Protection from Violence
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    Whereas the People of Trinidad and Tobago—

    (b) respect the principles of social justice and therefore believe that the operation of the economic system should result in the material resources of the community being so distributed as to subserve the common good, that there should be adequate means of livelihood for all, that labour should not be exploited or forced by economic necessity to operate in inhumane conditions but that there should be opportunity for advancement on the basis of recognition of merit, ability and integrity;
    … (Preamble)
Protection from Violence
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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–
    (a) the right of the individual to life, liberty, security of the person … (Sec. 4)
Protection from Violence
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    (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), but subject to this Chapter8 and to section 54, Parliament may not—

    (b) impose or authorise the imposition of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment;
    … (Sec. 5)
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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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