International Law, International Human Rights Law, Caribbean Integration Law, Contract Law, Rights of the Child
Dr. Timothy Affonso was admitted to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago in 2006. After admission to practice, he worked at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Trinidad and Tobago. He then worked briefly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before being awarded the Chevening Scholarship to pursue his Masters of Law at the University College London in Public Law and Human Rights. He has also worked at the Central Authority Unit in the Ministry of the Attorney General in Trinidad and Tobago, where he worked on extraditions and mutual legal assistance. He joined the Faculty of Law in August 2011 and has taught Contract Law, Criminal Law, Real Property, International Human Rights Law, Legal Methods, Research and Writing, Caribbean Human Rights Law, International Mooting and Supervised Independent Research Paper. He has served on several Campus committees: Examinations, Academic Advising, Occupational Health and Safety.
He has a passion for international mooting and has published in this area. His areas of academic interest are public international law, rights of the child and international human rights law. He has also served as the Chairman of two State Boards of Directors and has led the Faculty’s legal aid outreach programme since its inception.
Dr. Affonso currently serves as the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law at The UWI, St. Augustine Campus and the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs.
[Book]
“Mastering the Art of International Mooting: The Structure, Technique and Rules of International Mooting” more..2013
Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy A.
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[Book]
“Contract Law: A Commonwealth Caribbean Casebook” more..2013
Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy A.
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[Book]
“Contract Law: A Commonwealth Caribbean Casebook” more..2013
Timothy Andrew AffonsoTimothy Affonso
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[Article (non-peer-reviewed)]
All Persons are Created Equal, But Some Are More Equal Than Others: Trinidad and Tobago Equal Opportunities Act 2000. more.. Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Journal Article]
“Vaccine Distribution and Access Undermining the Human Right to Health” more..2021
Timothy Andrew AffonsoTimothy Affonso
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[Journal Article]
The Legality and Enforceability of ‘Stay-at-Home’ Orders: the Appropriate Response to Covid-19 by Trinidad and Tobago. more..2020
Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Article (non-peer-reviewed)]
(In)Dependence more.. Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Article (non-peer-reviewed)]
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? That is the Question! more.. Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Journal Article]
How Communication Impacts the Right to Health: COVID-19 Seen Through a Lens of Vulnerability more..2022
Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Journal Article]
Delaying the Inevitable: A Discussion of the Possible Abolition of Corporal Punishment of Children at Home in Trinidad & Tobago more..2010
Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Article (non-peer-reviewed)]
“That’s a Wrap! Completing the Mandate of the ILA Committee on Complementarity in International Criminal Law” more.. Timothy Andrew AffonsoInternational Law Association (ILA) Caribbean Branch, Newsletter, 2022
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[Article (non-peer-reviewed)]
“An Exception to Diplomatic Immunity: What Happens Next? more.. Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Conference/Workshop/Seminar Presentation]
Prison Service Research Training and Development, Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service more..2022
Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Conference/Workshop/Seminar Presentation]
The Struggle for Legitimacy: The Justification for the Use of Unincorporated Human Rights Treaties by Dualist Courts in National Jurisdictions. more..2022
Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Conference/Workshop/Seminar Presentation]
“Is Mandatory Vaccination the Way Forward?” more..2022
Timothy Andrew AffonsoAffonso, Timothy
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[Case]
Cr No. 75 of 2006 The State v Abu Bakr more..2006
Timothy Andrew AffonsoMs. Dana Seetahal SC, Mr. Geoffery Henderson (DPP) and Timothy Affonso.
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[Education and Training]
LLM in Public Law and Human Rights (Distinction) more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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[Education and Training]
Post-Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (Distinction) more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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[Education and Training]
Ph.D. in Public International Law and International Human Rights Law more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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[Education and Training]
Legal Education Certificate – (Professional Qualification to Practise Law) more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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[Membership]
Member, Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago more..Contribution of > Membership
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[Membership]
Member, Committee on Human Rights in Times of Emergency of the International Law Association (Caribbean Branch Representative) more..Contribution of > Membership
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[Membership]
Member, National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago more..Contribution of > Membership
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[News Article]
Children's Rights Part 1: Protection of Children’s Welfare. more..Contribution of > News Article
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[News Article]
Law Made Simple: When Can I Sue for Negligence? more..Contribution of > News Article
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[News Article]
“Observing Rules and Laws While using Roadways” more..Contribution of > News Article
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[News Article]
Law Made Simple: Sexual Offences more..Contribution of > News Article
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[News Article]
It’s Against the Law to Refuse Breath Test. more..Contribution of > News Article
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[Television Interview]
WESN: Content Capital more..Contribution of > Television Interview
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[News Article]
Law Made Simple: Observing Rules and Laws While Using Roadways. more..Contribution of > News Article
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