Currently, there is no law as it regards specifically to ‘exit polling’ but section 91 (Representation of the People Act) stipulates that “During the hours that the poll is open upon polling day no person shall in, in any polling…
What are the qualifications to be a candidate? Residency requirements, financial status, mental status?
A. Please note the Constitution section 47 & 48 47. Subject to the provisions of section 48, a person shall be qualified to be elected as a member of the House of Representatives if, and shall not be qualified to…
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Who is excepted from Jury Service?
Under Section 7 of the Jury Act, Chapter 6:53, the following classes of persons are excepted from Jury Service. Members of Parliament Members of the Tobago House of Assembly The Judges of the Supreme Court Magistrates and their Clerks Justices…
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What does the term “Qualifying date” mean?
Qualifying date” means the ninth day after the date fixed as the date of commencement of an electoral registration by Proclamation issued under section 30.
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Under what conditions will my name be removed from the list of electors?
Under the provisions of the act, (1) No person is qualified to be or to remain registered as an elector who – is mentally ill, within the meaning of the Mental Health Act; is under sentence of death imposed on…
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Who is Eligible to Vote?
A citizen of Trinidad and Tobago who is 18 years of age or older and has resided in an electoral district/constituency for at least two months prior to the Qualifying Date. A Commonwealth citizen, 18 years of age or older,…
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