At the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) graduation ceremony held on November 18, 2025, Attorney Israel Khan SC, a distinguished legal figure and president of the Criminal Bar Association of TT, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. The event, hosted at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, saw Khan addressing the graduates with a powerful message: to leverage their education for the betterment of society. Khan emphasized the critical role of the justice system, highlighting the plight of over 300 individuals languishing in legal limbo for more than a decade while awaiting trial. He described this as a moral failure, unfair to both the accused and the victims’ families. Additionally, Khan pointed to the unresolved inquests of more than 1,000 police-involved shootings over the past 30 years, calling it a miscarriage of justice. He urged the graduates to take action against systemic inequalities and to uphold the principles of fairness and accountability. Khan also reminded the graduates of their roots, encouraging them to support future generations and perpetuate a cycle of progress. Alongside Khan, other honorees included businessman and fashion designer Peter Elias, educator Jamwant Maharaj, and songwriter Gilman Figaro, each recognized for their contributions to their respective fields.