It was established in accordance with the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago and the Supreme Court of Judicature Act, 1962.
[3] A judge cannot be appointed to the High Court unless they have been a member of the Bar of England and Wales or an attorney-at-law under the Legal Profession Act, 1986 for ten years.
[2] The Chief Justice is appointed by the President, with advice from the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition.
Other judges are appointed by the President, in consultation with the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.
[4] A decision of the High Court can be appealed to the Court of Appeal whether there is a question of constitutional interpretation, a breach of the laws protecting fundamental rights, a decision allowing or refusing proceedings which relate to the appointment, qualification, election or membership of a Senator or member of the House of Representatives, or a punishment for contempt of court.