Mr. Justice H.E. Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona SC ORTT (Silk) is a former President of Trinidad and Tobago, internationally recognised judge, and accomplished senior counsel whose legal career has spanned national prosecution, international criminal justice, constitutional adjudication, and diplomatic leadership.
Before ascending to the Presidency, Mr. Justice Carmona served as a Judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he adjudicated some of the most significant cases concerning war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. Prior to that, he was an Appeals Counsel for the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunals for Yugoslavia (ICTY) and Rwanda (ICTR), successfully leading prosecutions in landmark appeals involving senior military and political figures.
Domestically, he rose through the ranks of Trinidad and Tobago's criminal justice system, culminating in his appointment as a High Court Judge and, earlier, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions. He led several high-profile prosecutions, including the first successful corruption cases against judicial officers in the Commonwealth.
Throughout his career, Mr. Justice Carmona has been a tireless advocate for judicial reform, restorative justice, and youth empowerment. He is the architect of the "Bail Boys Project" — a pioneering restorative justice initiative targeting youth recidivism. He remains an influential voice in global forums on the rule of law, environmental justice, and human rights.
He has also been a principled defender of privacy rights and constitutional safeguards, frequently engaging in national and international forums on the rule of law, proportionality in state surveillance, and the legal limits of executive power.
Mr. Justice Carmona is a recipient of his nation's highest honour, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and has been conferred honorary doctorates and international peace awards. His written and oral advocacy continues to shape public discourse and legal development across the Caribbean and beyond.