The Ministry of Homeland Security has advised that Minister Roger Alexander has revoked the Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) issued against Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed.
In a statement on Thursday, it said the decision followed a comprehensive review of relevant legal, medical and public interest considerations, including a recommendation from the Constitution Review Tribunal and ongoing assessments under the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2026 (see Minister Alexander’s statement below).
The Ministry added that the revocation of the PDOs does not affect the criminal investigation into the alleged plot to assassinate the Prime Minister and senior Government officials.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, along with local and international law enforcement partners, will continue investigations into the matter while appropriate measures remain in place to safeguard public safety.
On Thursday, it was revealed that the Privy Council declined to fast-track the appeal involving the Hadeeds.
In its communication, the court stated that it did not wish to hear the appeal “in a rush in the last few days of term” and noted that the immediate issue of the couple’s continued detention could be addressed through an application to lift the stay.
