PNM Warns of Legal Battle Over State of Emergency | Trinidad and Tobago News

Opposition Senator Faris Al-Rawi warns the government that his party, the People’s National Movement, is prepared to sue if any attempt is made to extend or re-declare a State of Emergency without strict constitutional approval. Citing his client Star Sabga — recently released from house arrest after her Preventive Detention Order was revoked — Al-Rawi highlights inconsistencies in detention practices and questions the legality of detentions that later vanish without charges. He underscores that constitutional rules require a specific parliamentary majority for extensions, and warned that even a brief lapse before a new declaration would be legally risky. Drawing on a Belizean precedent, he argues consecutive emergencies are unconstitutional unless justified by necessity. With over 600 still detained under preventive orders, Al-Rawi insists the PNM supports emergency powers when warranted — but will not tolerate procedural abuse, ready to invoke Caribbean legal precedents to defend citizens’ rights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcefedea26eb7d70