Judge Declines Immediate Habeas Corpus Application For Hadeeds
The court has refused to approve a Habeus Corpus application for prominent businessman Dominc Hadeed and his wife Genevierve Hadeed following their arrests earlier this week. The matter will instead be heard before a judge on Monday morning.
Dominic Hadeed and his wife were arrested on Wednesday after police executed search warrants at their Westmoorings home and business premises in Trincity.
Court documents show the couple’s attorney filed an application for the issue of a writ of habeas corpus before Justice Frank Seepersad on Saturday.
However, the application was considered without a hearing as the court said it requires specific clarification from the Commissioner of Police as to whether the Hadeeds’ detention was the result of a Preventive Detention Order (PDO).
As at news time, no PDO naming the Hadeeds has been published on the T&T Gazette’s website.
The hearing of the application is scheduled for Monday 29th June 2026 at 9 a.m. via virtual hearing.
A warrant for the seizure of their electronic devices, contained within documents submitted in support of the application, indicates the items were seized in connection with an investigation into the offence of conspiracy to murder.
The documents also say, a day after their arrest, the couple was informed they had been detained under the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2026 and will be held for a Further Detention Period Pursuant To Regulation 13(3) of the regulations.”
Lawyers for the couple claim this was contrary to the initial reason for their detention.
Police continue to maintain that the search warrants were lawfully issued and that officers acted strictly within the parameters of the law, with full regard for the rights and reputational interests of all persons involved.
A release stated that no charges have been laid and emphasised that the execution of a warrant is a standard investigative procedure and does not constitute a finding of wrongdoing.
The police also warned the public about drawing conclusions until investigations are completed and any evidence is properly assessed in accordance with due process.
