| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
House of Representatives
Senate
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| Date of creation |
The Committee has been appointed on November 2015 |
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| Membership |
The committee is composed of 8 members.
Composition by sex: 3 men (37.5%), 5 women (62.5%) |
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| Subjects dealt with |
The Committee's main function is to examine bills and legislation for compatibility with national and international human rights standards, to promote equal opportunity and improvement in the quality of life and status of all peoples including marginalised groups on the basis of gender, age disability and the creation of an inclusive and more equitable society within Trinidad and Tobago. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Joint Select Committee on Human Rights, Equality and Diversity
Office of the Parliament
Levels G-7, Tower D
The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre
1A Wrightson Road
Port of Spain
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Phone |
(868) 624 7275 Ext 2288; 2627 |
| Fax |
(868) 625 4672 |
| E-mail |
jschumanrights@ttparliament.org |
| Website |
http://www.ttparliament.org/committee_business.php?mid=19&id=238&pid=28
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Ms. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly |
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Chairperson |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. Candice Skerrette |
| Notes |
Secretary |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| E-mail |
jschumanrights@ttparliament.org |
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