This research paper seeks to examine the implications of homicides in Trinidad and Tobago. The paper is divided into three distinct sections; however, the author first makes reference to the current crime situation that has become an important and noteworthy topic not only for past and present governments but also the business sector and other key stakeholders. The first main section alludes to the implications of homicides as it relates to Trinidad and Tobago. These implications have been categorized as will be seen. The second section provides a critical analysis of the death penalty as a means of deterring murder while the third and final section explores some alternatives to the death penalty making specific reference to the idiosyncrasies that exist in the Trinidad and Tobago context.
Table of Contents
- Defining Homicide
- Homicide in Trinidad and Tobago
- Case Studies
Objectives and Key Themes
This research paper explores the implications of homicides in Trinidad and Tobago. It delves into the current crime situation, analyzes the effectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent to murder, and examines alternative sentencing options within the specific context of Trinidad and Tobago.
- The impact of homicides on the society of Trinidad and Tobago
- The death penalty as a deterrent to murder
- Alternative sentencing options
- The current crime situation in Trinidad and Tobago
- The role of the criminal justice system in addressing crime
Chapter Summaries
Defining Homicide
This chapter defines homicide as the unlawful killing of one human being by another. It distinguishes between murder and manslaughter and explores different categories of homicide, including excusable and justifiable homicide. The chapter also discusses the historical context of the death penalty as a punishment for murder under the English Common Law system and its current application in the Trinidad and Tobago constitution.
Homicide in Trinidad and Tobago
This chapter analyzes the prevalence of homicide in Trinidad and Tobago, drawing on statistics and research findings. It examines the detection and prosecution rates of serious crimes, including homicide, and highlights the challenges faced by the criminal justice system in addressing the rising crime rates. The chapter also discusses the different categories of murders in Trinidad and Tobago, including gang-related, drug-related, domestic violence, and robbery-related murders.
Case Studies
This chapter presents real-life case studies of homicides reported in Trinidad and Tobago, providing detailed accounts of the crimes and their impact on individuals and families. These case studies illustrate the devastating consequences of homicide and highlight the complexities surrounding these crimes.
Keywords
This research paper examines the impact of homicides on Trinidad and Tobago society, exploring the effectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent to murder and analyzing alternative sentencing options. It highlights the current crime situation, the role of the criminal justice system, and the challenges faced in addressing these issues. Key terms include homicide, murder, manslaughter, death penalty, deterrence, alternative sentencing, crime rates, detection and prosecution, and case studies.
- Quote paper
- Danielle Logan (Author), 2011, The impact of homicides on the society of Trinidad and Tobago, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/207713
