In a landmark announcement during the 2025/2026 national budget presentation, Trinidad and Tobago’s Finance Minister, Davendranath Tancoo, revealed the government’s plan to amend the Constitution to guarantee citizens the right to a timely trial. This initiative is part of a broader judicial reform aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the country’s legal system. A key component of this reform is the introduction of a judiciary chancellor, who will oversee caseload management, allowing the Chief Justice to concentrate on matters of jurisprudence. Tancoo emphasized that this move would address long-standing inefficiencies in the administration of justice, which he claimed were neglected under the previous government. Additionally, the government plans to expand and construct new courtrooms in Chaguanas, Rio Claro, Sangre Grande, and Diego Martin to accommodate the growing demand for judicial services. The offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the public defenders will also be bolstered to ensure a more robust legal framework. Tancoo concluded by asserting that these reforms would prioritize justice administration, a critical area that has historically been underfunded and mismanaged.