Attorney General of Tonga
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The position of Attorney General was established in the Kingdom of Tonga in 1988. From 1988 to 2009, the Attorney General jointly held the office of Minister of Justice.[1]
The Tongan government defines the Attorney General as "Chief Legal Advisor to Government", with the following responsabilities:
- "Supporting constitutional integrity and governance; Ensuring legislative and statutory efficacy; Facilitating Government’s lawful and responsible legal dealings; Providing legal advice on law reform; Executing statutory enforcement powers; Perform [sic] responsibilities in an independent and transparent manner".[2]
As of June 2009, the Kingdom has had five Attorneys General[1] :
- Tevita Tupou
- 'Aisea Taumoepeau
- Siaosi 'Aho
- 'Alisi Afeaki Taumoepeau (wife of 'Aisea Taumoepeau; 2006-2009)
- John Cauchi (2009-2010)
John Cauchi, appointed in May 2009, was the first Attorney General not to hold the portfolio of Justice Minister. He was also the first non-Tongan to hold the office, being an Australian citizen.[3] He resigned the position on April 30, 2010.[4]
Matangi Tonga has noted that three of the country's Attorneys General (namely Tupou and both Taumoepeaus) "have been told to resign".[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Minister of Justice and Attorney General resigns", Matangi Tonga, June 1, 2009
- ^ "Attorney General of the Kingdom of Tonga", Tongan government website, May 5, 2010
- ^ "Tonga's new Attorney General", Matangi Tonga, June 2, 2009
- ^ "Tonga's Attorney General quits accusing Govt of protecting cronies". Radio Australia. April 30, 2010. Retrieved June 2, 2010.
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