he law undoubtedly influences the use of Cannabis, thus, it is important to have a general understanding on how the law ‘accepts’ cannabis use. To help in this regard, this article will also consider cannabis laws in Jamaica and Canada as they seem to be popular when speaking of cannabis laws in the Western Hemisphere.
Still to sign the Agreement are major emission countries of Turkey, Iraq and Iran, however, our beloved nation of Trinidad and Tobago has ratified the agreement since February 22nd, 2018 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Upon ratification, immediate legal obligations are imposed at an international law level. This means Trinidad and Tobago has given consent to be bound by the provisions in the treaty.
Violence against women is a form of discrimination inhibiting women’s ability to enjoy rights and freedoms on an equal basis with men.
In local dialect when someone seems to be telling you what to do when they have no authority to do so, a popular response would be “Youz meh fadda/ mudda?”. This response usually ignites a burst of laughter in the group but did you ever consider if the law also acts like a fadda/ mudda?
Migration between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago is not a recent phenomenon. We have seen the influence of this migration in certain aspects of our culture without having to name them. However, recently the discussion has shifted now labeling Venezuelan migrants as refugees and questions are raised as to the legal obligations of Trinidad and Tobago in aiding those who seek asylum. So what’s the answer?
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