Info
Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: In 2007, the number of parliamentary electoral districts was increased from 36 to 41, 39 in Trinidad and 2 in Tobago.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 46(2), 70: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Elections and Boundaries Commission website (2020): https://www.ebctt.com/electoral-districts/overview/
Verified: 2020/08/22
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers g . Other
Comments: The Elections and Boundaries Commission submits reports every two to five years to the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the House of Representatives stating the redistricting needs, or lack thereof. The Delimitation of Constituencies Rules pays special attention to the needs of sparsely populated areas and the facility of communication between various places within the polling divisions.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 72 & Second Schedule “Boundaries of Constituencies”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Registration Rules, Section 3(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
d . Boundary Commission e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Elections and Boundaries Commission is responsible for reviewing the number and boundaries of the constituencies into which Trinidad and Tobago is divided. A report in this regard is submitted every two to five years to the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 72 & Second Schedule “Boundaries of Constituencies”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Registration Rules, Section 3(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
e . Elected by electoral college or committee
Comments: Although all members of the Senate and House of Representatives must assemble as one single Electoral College, ten Senators, the Speaker of the House of Representatives (who convenes the Electoral College) and twelve other members of the House of Representatives shall constitute a quorum. They all vote by secret ballot for the President, and the candidate with the greatest number of votes is declared elected.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 28, 29 & 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The person appointed by the President as Prime Minister can be either the leader of the majority party in the House of Representatives or, if there is no majoritarian party, the member of the House who is most likely to command the support of the majority of members of that House.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 76: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President is voted for by an Electoral College made up of all the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 22: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago comprises the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate consists of 31 members appointed by the President (16 in accordance with the advice of Prime Minister, 6 in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition and 9 in the discretion of the President from outstanding persons from economic, social or community organizations and other major fields of endeavour), and the House of Representatives is composed of 41 elected members.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 46: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 73: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 73: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/ ;
Law for local government elections: “Elections and Boundaries Commission (Local Government) Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-elections-and-boundaries/
Verified: 2021/11/23
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 29‒32, 73: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/ ;
Law for local government elections: “Elections and Boundaries Commission (Local Government) Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-elections-and-boundaries/
Verified: 2021/11/23
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: International IDEA Voter Turnout Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/voter-turnout/compulsory-voting
Verified: 2021/11/23
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: The Court of Appeal shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any question as to the validity of an election of a President in so far as that question depends upon the qualification of any person for election or the interpretation of this Chapter and the decision of that Court under this subsection shall be final.
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 106: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2021/11/23
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level c . Local level
Comments: The registration of voters and the conduct of elections in every constituency shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Commission.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(11): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/ ;
Law for local government elections: “Elections and Boundaries Commission (Local Government) Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-elections-and-boundaries/
Verified: 2020/08/22
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature d . A national government department
Comments: The Minister of Finance is responsible for presenting the estimates of revenues and expenditures before the House of Representatives. All expenses under the Representation of the People Act are appropriated out of Trinidad and Tobago’s Consolidated Fund.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(11), 112 & 113: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 160: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department
Comments: The Auditor General for Trinidad and Tobago.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 116: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 160: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: 5 years, although members can be reappointed.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(12): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 3-5 members
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State b . Head of Government d . Opposition
Comments: The members are appointed by the President after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body k . Other
Comments: The Public Education and Public Relations (PEPRU) Department of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) receives the co-operation of Government Ministries and other agencies in the State sector, as well as private sector organizations such as financial institutions. For example, some of the Commission’s information materials are disseminated via the route of posters, brochures and intranet facilities in the workplace of several of these organizations.
Source: Elections and Boundaries Commission website (2020): https://www.ebctt.com/services/public-education/ ;
The Commonwealth Observer Group, Final Report for the 7 September 2015 Parliamentary Elections: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-cog-final-report-2015/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments: The Public Education and Public Relations (PEPRU) Department of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) receives the co-operation of Government Ministries and other agencies in the State sector, as well as private sector organizations such as financial institutions. For example, some of the Commission’s information materials are disseminated via the route of posters, brochures and intranet facilities in the workplace of several of these organizations.
Source: Elections and Boundaries Commission website (2020): https://www.ebctt.com/services/public-education/ ;
The Commonwealth Observer Group, Final Report for the 7 September 2015 Parliamentary Elections: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-cog-final-report-2015/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body l . Other
Comments: The Public Education and Public Relations (PEPRU) Department of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) receives the co-operation of Government Ministries and other agencies in the State sector, as well as private sector organizations such as financial institutions. For example, some of the Commission’s information materials are disseminated via the route of posters, brochures and intranet facilities in the workplace of several of these organizations.
Source: Elections and Boundaries Commission website (2020): https://www.ebctt.com/services/public-education/ ;
The Commonwealth Observer Group, Final Report for the 7 September 2015 Parliamentary Elections: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-cog-final-report-2015/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 51: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence
Comments: A citizen of Trinidad and Tobago must have a period of residence of at least two months in an electoral district before the beginning of the electoral registration. Commonwealth citizens must have resided in Trinidad and Tobago for at least one year.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 51: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Elections and Boundaries Commission
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(11): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 16: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Persons must register to be eligible to vote, but a person not registered is not subject to any penalty.
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 16(3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
d . No registration required
Comments: Political parties can request the Elections and Boundaries Commission in writing to assign them a symbol to be used in the ballots, for which they must provide the name of the political party, the name and contact details of a responsible person in the party, as well as the name and description of the symbol.
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Election Rules, Section 23: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/ ;
Elections and Boundaries Commission website: https://www.ebctt.com/services/assigning-political-party-symbols/
Verified: 2020/08/22
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence j . Other
Comments: A person shall be qualified to be elected as a member of the House of Representatives if... s/he is a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago of the age of 18 years or upwards and has resided in Trinidad and Tobago for a period of 2 years immediately before the date of his nomination for election or is domiciled and resident in Trinidad and Tobago at that date. Every candidate must be nominated by 6 or more persons who are registered electors, and an amount of 5,000 TTD must be deposited.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 47: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Election Rules, Section 7, 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: A candidate for President must be nominated by twelve or more members of the House of Representatives. A candidate for the House of Representatives must be nominated by six or more citizens.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 30(a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Election Rules, Section 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/ ;
Verified: 2020/08/22
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: International IDEA: Political Finance Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/288/55
Verified: 2020/08/22
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: There is no public funding of political parties.
Source: International IDEA: Political Finance Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/288/55
Verified: 2020/08/22
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 45(3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Election Rules, Section 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
c . Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions d . By request e . Court order
Comments: If there is an equal number of votes for the candidates with most votes, a recount is triggered.
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Election Rules, Section 101, 106: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: There is no allocation of free broadcast time or free printed advertisement space to political parties.
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
c . No
Comments: The Trinidad and Tobago Debates Commission was created in April 2010 as an independent, autonomous, not for profit organisation. Has successfully organised debates for Local Government and Tobago House of Assembly Elections; however, no debates for General Elections have taken place.
Source: Debates International, Trinidad & Tobago Debates Commission: https://www.debatesinternational.org/partner/trinidad-tobago-debates-commission/
Verified: 2020/08/22
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
g . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/08/22
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The overall limit to expenditures by individual candidates, rather than political parties, amounts to TTD 50,000.
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Section 48: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: There are no legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: There are no legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Election Rules, Section 36: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
a . Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Outside the country voting is not permitted.
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Election Rules, Section 46: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/
Verified: 2020/08/22
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