Trinidad and Tobago Independence Act 1962
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to make provision for, and in connection with, the attainment by Trinidad and Tobago of fully responsible status within the Commonwealth. |
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| Citation | 10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 54 |
| Introduced by | Reginald Maudling, Secretary of State for the Colonies (Commons) |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 1 August 1962 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Trinidad and Tobago Independence Act 1962 (10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 54) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that granted independence to Trinidad and Tobago with effect from 31 August 1962.
As a result of the Act, Trinidad and Tobago became an independent country in the West Indies achieving independence from the United Kingdom.