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The Law Association has written to the Chief Justice highlighting members’ concerns about inadequate facilities at the Waterfront Judicial Centre, Port of Spain. The letter, sent August 11, followed a survey conducted among members between July 27 and August 1.

Members cited insufficient or costly parking, lack of amenities such as cafeterias, restrooms, lounges and seating, inadequate private consultation spaces, accessibility challenges for stakeholders including those with disabilities, and inadequate courtroom sizes and numbers. The association's president Lynette Seebaran-Suite, SC, assured members that LATT has consistently raised concerns about timelines and efficiency of access to the Judiciary’s services and vowed to continue lobbying for change.

In her letter to Chief Justice Ivor Archie, she said, “I write to bring these primary concerns to your attention and to request your urgent action in addressing these issues with the aim of improving the quality of facilities made available to members and increasing access to justice for all stakeholders.”