House of Representatives

Motions

Approve the Prisons (No. 2) Order, 2025

House of Representatives - 1st Session - 13th Republican Parliament

WHEREAS it is provided by section 4(1) of the Prisons Act, Chap. 13:01 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) that the Minister may by Order appoint any place as a convict depot or a prison;

AND WHEREAS it is provided by section 4(2) of the Act that an Order made under subsection (1) to appoint any place as a prison shall be subject to affirmative resolution of Parliament;

AND WHEREAS the Minister of Homeland Security has on the 24th day of July, 2025 made the Prisons (No. 2) Order, 2025;

AND WHEREAS it is expedient that the Prisons (No. 2) Order, 2025 be affirmed:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Prisons (No. 2) Order, 2025 be approved.

(By the Minister of Homeland Security)

28 Jul 2025
Approved
House Debate - Day 1Hansard

28 votes for, no votes against and 11 abstentions

3 speakersShow Speakers
2.Mr. Keith Scotland SC [Port-of-Spain South] [Opposition Member]
29 Jul 2025
Approved
Senate Debate - Day 1Hansard
4 speakersShow Speakers
2.Senator Faris Al-Rawi SC [Opposition Senator]
3.Senator Anthony Vieira SC [Independent Senator]