THE Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) has pushed back against Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's comments, which severely criticised the body following its statement on the appointment of new Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh.

The LATT reaffirmed its statutory responsibility to comment on matters of public interest, saying it will continue to act without "fear or favour".

In a media release issued yesterday and signed by its President Lynette Seebaran-Suite SC, the LATT noted the Prime Minister’s recent remarks made in response to its earlier statement.