Devindra Rampersad
Justice Devindra Rampersad is a notable figure in Trinidad and Tobago's judiciary, having previously presided over a landmark case that challenged the constitutionality of buggery laws. His initial ruling in 2018 was a pivotal moment for LGBTQI+ rights in the country, emphasizing the need for legal reform and the protection of individual rights against outdated colonial legislation.
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High Court Justice Devindra Rampersad found Thomas's detention and removal to be an abuse of power.
Trinidad AG apologises to Brent Thomas over ‘gross abuse of power’
Guyana· 2025-09-20
Justice Devindra Rampersad issued an order to freeze assets linked to individuals suspected of terrorism.
In Trinidad: $100 million in terror funds under scrutinyGuyana· 2025-07-07
Devindra Rampersad ruled that Brent Thomas’ arrest amounted to an 'abduction.'
Trinidad's deputy police commissioner under investigation | Sports
Jamaica· 2025-06-23
Judge Devindra Rampersad delivered a poetic ruling that swept away nearly a century of discrimination enshrined in law.
Activist takes case over Trinidad’s homophobic laws to UK’s privy council | Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom· 2025-04-04
Justice Devindra Rampersad, the judge who had delivered the High Court ruling in April 2018, was unequivocal in his condemnation of these laws as infringing on my rights as laid out in our Constitution.
Trinidad LGBT activist heads to Privy Council over Court of Appeal rulingGuyana· 2025-03-28
High Court Judge Devindra Rampersad made the initial ruling in the case in 2018.
Trinidad Appeal Court overturns landmark ruling on buggery lawsGuyana· 2025-03-26
