Attorney General of Seychelles explained

The Attorney General of Seychelles is the head of the Department of Legal Affairs and is responsible for criminal prosecution, civil litigation and notarial work. The chambers advises the government on all legal matters that pertain to international law and relations—in particular, any matters that pertain to international contracting. Additionally, the chambers provides legal advice and services to any government organisations, drafts legislation, and conducts law reform if needed.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

While Seychelles also has a Minister of Legal Affairs, the ministerial post is held by the President of Seychelles.^[5]

List of attorneys general

This list is incomplete.

• James Michael Homer-Vanniasinkam (fl. 1949)
• André Sauzier^{[6] [7]} (1955–1970)
• James Aiden O'Brien Quinn QC (1972–1976)
• Pesi Pardiwalla SC (1983–1992)
• Francis Chang-Sam SC^{[8] [9]} (1992–1998)
• Anthony Fernando^{[10] [11]} (1999–2008)
• Rony Govinden^{[12] [13] [14]} (2008–2017)*
• Frank Ally SC^{[15] [16]} (2017–present)

*David Esparon served as the Acting Attorney General until Ally assumed the post.^[17]

See also

• Attorney general
• Justice ministry
• Politics of Seychelles
• Supreme Court of Seychelles

References

1. Web site: REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES: PUBLIC SECTOR FUNCTIONS MANUAL. June 2008.
2. Web site: About us. www.attorneygeneraloffice.gov.sc. en-gb. 2018-07-20.
3. Web site: SeyLII Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles. greybook.seylii.org. en. 2018-07-20. 2021-01-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20210124161053/https://greybook.seylii.org/w/se/CAP42#!fragment/zoupio-_Toc465957824/BQCwhgziBcwMYgK4DsDWszIQewE4BUBTADwBdoAvbRABwEtsBaAfX2zgBYA2AVgE4eAdgAcAJg4BKADTJspQhACKiQrgCe0AOSapEOLmwAbQwGEkaaAEJkuwmFwJlqjdtv2EAZTykAQhoBKAKIAMoEAagCCAHImgVKkYABG0KTsEhJAA. dead.
4. Book: The Seychelles Court of Appeal rules 2005. Appeal. Seychelles Court of. Seychelles. 2005. en.
5. Web site: Verbatim Report. August 12, 2013. FPAC/Department of Legal Affairs.
6. News: From Mauritius to Seychelles – André Sauzier's lifelong dedication to Justice. 2018-07-20.
7. Web site: Justice Andre Sauzier (04-10-1923 – 12.05.2014). www.nation.sc. 2018-07-20.
8. Web site: Profile - Law Chambers of Francis Chang-Sam. www.francis-changsam.com. 2018-07-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20180711021553/http://francis-changsam.com/profile.html. 2018-07-11. dead.
9. Book: Seychelles: History of Political Events : the Transition Period : from a Single Party System to Multi-party Democracy, December 1991 to August 1993. 1993. Seychelles Institute for Democracy. en.
10. Web site: Anthony F.T. Fernando - Contributing Authors - About - TDM Journal (Transnational Dispute Management) - The Network for International Arbitration, Mediation and ADR, International Investment Law and Transnational Dispute Management. www.transnational-dispute-management.com. 2018-07-20.
11. News: Seychelles resort saga continues Travel News eTurboNews. 2008-05-16. Travel News eTurboNews. 2018-07-20. en-US.
12. Web site: Seychelles Attorney General and Justice of Appeal sworn into office. www.statehouse.gov.sc. 2018-07-20.
13. Web site: President announces three constitutional appointments. www.nation.sc. 2018-07-20.
14. Web site: Appointment of New Attorney General. www.statehouse.gov.sc. 2018-07-20.
15. News: Seychelles' Attorney General: Modernise office, increase staff numbers. 2018-07-20.
16. Web site: New Attorney General sworn in. www.statehouse.gov.sc. 2018-07-20.
17. Web site: Resignation Of Attorney General. www.statehouse.gov.sc. 2018-07-20.