Введение
Национальные награды Тринидада и Тобаго состоят из:
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
Орден Республики Тринидад и Тобаго – высшая награда страны. Тринити-Кросс – высшая награда страны до 2006 года. Медаль Ордена Троицы – в золоте, серебре или бронзе.
Медаль Ордена Троицы – в золоте, серебре и бронзе.
Медаль за заслуги в государственной службе Ордена Троицы – в золоте, серебре и бронзе.
Медаль за развитие женщин Ордена Троицы – в золоте, серебре и бронзе.
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
Обладателям различных наград разрешается использовать посленоминальные буквы O. R. T. T. (Орден Республики Тринидад и Тобаго), T. C. (Тринити-Кросс), C. M. (Медаль Чакония), H. B. M. (Медаль Колибри) или M. O. M. (Медаль за заслуги). Эти награды были учреждены после обретения независимости в 1962 году для замены имперских королевских наград, доступных гражданам Британской империи. Они были утверждены в 1967 году и впервые вручены в 1969 году. Кабинет министров принял решение, принятое Комитетом по отбору проектов национальных наград, который отобрал проекты, представленные следующими лицами:
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
1. Мисс Вильгельмина Макдауэлл, разработавшая Тринити-Кросс.
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
2. Миссис А. Джардин, разработавшая медаль Чакония.
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
3. Дизайнеры компании Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, разработавшие концепцию медали Колибри.
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
4. Мистер Эбенезер Эдвардс, разработавший Медаль за заслуги в государственной службе.
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
Некоторые из лауреатов, получивших медали в прошлые годы, перечислены ниже:
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver or Bronze
The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
The Medal for the Development of Women of the Order of the Trinity in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Holders of the various awards are allowed to use the postnominal letters O. R. T. T. (Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), T. C. (Trinity Cross), C. M. (Chaconia Medal), H. B. M. (Hummingbird Medal) or M. O. M. (Medal of Merit). These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the Imperial royal honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969. The cabinet accepted the decision made by the national awards designs Selection Committee, which selected the designs submitted by the following persons:
1. Ms Wilhelmina McDowell, who designed the Trinity Cross
2. Mrs A. Jardine, who designed the Chaconia Medal
and
3. The designers of Messrs Y. DeLima and Co. Limited, who conceptualised the Hummingbird Medal. 4. Mr Ebenezer Edwards designed the Public Service Medal of Merit
Some of the winners who won medals in past years are listed below:
Крест Троицы
Робинсон, Артур Н. Р. (Его Превосходительство)
Robinson, Arthur N. R. (His Excellency)
Крест Троицы
МакБёрни, Берил Эужения (доктор), Н. Б. М. Найпол, Видия С. (мистер) Н. Б. М.
McBurnie, Beryl Eugenia (Dr), H. B. M.
Naipaul, Vidia S. (Mr) H. B. M.
Naipaul, Vidia S. (Mr) H. B. M.
Крест Троицы
Келсик, Сесил (господин судья Келсик)
Kelsick, Cecil (The Hon. Mr Justice)
Конституционный спор
17 апреля 2008 года Кабинет министров принял решение о том, что наименование высшей национальной награды должно быть Орденом Республики Тринидад и Тобаго, наименование Общества, заменяющего Орден Троицы, – Отличительным обществом Тринидад и Тобаго, высшая национальная награда должна быть переработана путем замены креста на медаль, а Патентные грамоты должны быть изменены для приведения в соответствие с этими решениями. Впоследствии, в деле Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha of Trinidad and Tobago Inc & Ors v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago [2009] UKPC 17 (28 апреля 2009 года) Судебный комитет Тайного совета в Лондоне, рассматривая апелляцию из Апелляционного суда Тринидада и Тобаго, постановил, что учреждение Креста Троицы в рамках Ордена Троицы нарушило конституционные права нехристиан на равенство и свободу совести и вероисповедания. Однако Совет также сделал заявление о том, что данное решение не должно иметь обратной силы: «ничто в настоящем решении не должно распространяться на какие-либо награждения этой высокой наградой, произведенные в соответствии с системой, установленной Патентными грамотами до даты вынесения решения» (по словам лорда Хоупа из Крейхеда, пункт 42).
On 17 April 2008 the Cabinet agreed that the name of the highest national award should be The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, that the name of the Society to replace the Order of the Trinity should be The Distinguished Society of Trinidad and Tobago, that the highest national award should be re designed so as to replace the Cross with a Medal and that the Letters Patent should be amended to give effect to those decisions. Subsequently, in Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha of Trinidad and Tobago Inc & Ors v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago [2009] UKPC 17 (28 April 2009) the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, on appeal from the Court of Appeal of Trinidad and Tobago, held that the creation of the Trinity Cross of the Order of the Trinity breached the constitutional rights of non Christians to equality and to freedom of conscience and belief. However, the council also made a declaration that the judgment should not have retrospective effect: "nothing in this judgment should be taken to apply to any awards of this high honour that were made under the system that the Letters Patent established before the date of the judgment." (per Lord Hope of Craighead at para 42).