According to a representative of the Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA) in Trinidad and Tobago, the police do investigate allegations of rape even if the complainant does not bear visible bruises, cuts or torn clothing (29 July 1994). Further or corroborative information could not be found among the sources currently available to the DIRB in Ottawa. However, section 4.2 of the DIRB November 1993 Human Rights Brief Women in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, which deals with police response to domestic violence complaints may be of interest. This document is available at your Regional Documentation Centre.

This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find attached the list of additional sources consulted in researching this information request.

Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA), Trinidad and Tobago. 29 July 1994. Letter faxed to the DIRB in Ottawa.

Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA), Trinidad and Tobago. 29 July 1994. Letter faxed to the DIRB in Ottawa.

Immigration and Refugee Board Documentation, Information and Research Services, Ottawa. 28 July 1994. Letter faxed to the Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA) in Trinidad and Tobago.

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1993. 1994.

On-line search and oral sources.