A marriage or common law relationship may start with a happy blissful beginning but it may become abusive over time. What if the wife is being forced to have sexual intercourse with her husband - can she do something about it?  Is it against the law?

​The incidence of rape and sexual assault in T&T is an issue with which we should all be concerned. In July 2019, the Rape Crisis Society of Trinidad and Tobago indicated that they noticed an increasing trend since 2016 - with 3 per cent more of their clientele reporting rape, sexual violence and domestic violence.  We've even seen a local soca star recently charged with attempted rape and grievous sexual assault. 

So what is the definition of rape and the definition of sexual assault in T&T and what penalties can one face if he or she is found guilty?

​Yes, if certain conditions are met, a person can be forced to stay in quarantine (or be guilty of an offence).

​Yes there are. Unlike countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark and Belgium, prostitution is illegal in Trinidad and Tobago.