Over 53,000 Arrested In The Past Decade – Justice Minister Introduces Parole Bill To Address Repeat Offending
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May 8, 2026
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More than 53,000 people were arrested and charged for various offences in Trinidad and Tobago over the last decade.
That’s according to Minister of Justice Devesh Maharaj as he introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the growing issue of repeat offenders within the prison system.
He said the proposed Parole Bill, 2026 is intended to help curb recidivism.
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