Victims’ Rights Bill 2026 Promises Better Police Follow-Up
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May 15, 2026
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Ravi Ratiram says farmers may soon begin receiving “periodic updates” on the status of their cases, an issue that has long frustrated victims who report crimes but receive little to no follow-up from police.
Speaking during the debate on the Victims’ Rights Bill 2026 in the Senate, the Minister said the proposed legislation is intended to ensure that all victims, including farmers, are treated with dignity, compassion and respect.
He said farmers across Trinidad and Tobago have been suffering in silence for years, as praedial larceny continues to devastate livelihoods, erode confidence, and threaten national food security.
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