Crime in Trinidad and Tobago

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Criminal activity in Trinidad and Tobago has been and still is a controversial topic on the two islands. However, it is as old as Trinidad and Tobago itself.

[edit] Colonial Beginnings(1500-1920)

As Trinidad and Tobago were colonies, the laws which defined criminal activities were dependent on the laws of the Colonizing state which occupied the land. The lands

[edit] Prelude to Independence(1921-1962)

[edit] The Post-Colonial Condition(1963- )

The definitions of criminal activity was significantly changed after Independence. The themes of criminal activity were the same as in previous generations, such as robbery, assault and so on, but the record of crimes such as drug trafficking, murder and kidnapping. Fraud, money laundering and other crimes associated with the illicit drug trade also became a feature in the 1980's and the 1990's.Currently, kidnapping is on the rise. Tourism boards have deliberated over whether or not to tell the public about the issue at hand for the risk of losing tourism. Domestic violence is also an undiscussed issue. There are grassroot organizations which are assisting victims of domestic abuse.