Nainendra Nand
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Nainendra Nand was the Solicitor-General
of Fiji
from 1997 to 2006. He had previously worked in the Office of the Attorney-General
since 1983. He was dismissed from office on 7 December 2006 for refusing to cooperate with the military
junta
which seized power
on 5 December.
Nand was educated in the United Kingdom
. After receiving his LLB from the University of North London
, he went on to complete an LLM from the University of London
, and was admitted to the bar at Lincoln's Inn
.
In his capacity as Solicitor-General, Nand is the Chief Executive Officer for the office of the Attorney-General, the Fiji Law Reform Commission
, the Fiji Law Revision Commission, the Legal Aid Commission, and a total of nine boards and committees. In addition, he is Chairman of the Costs Review Committee, a member of the Board of Legal Education, and a former legal adviser to the Reserve Bank of Fiji
, and a former member of the Hotel and Guest Houses Licensing Board and the boards of the IKA Corporation, the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
, and the Maritime and Ports Authority of Fiji.
Nand has lectured in Commercial Law at the University of the South Pacific
. He is the co-author of Judicial Review Applications in Fiji, published in 2001.
He currently works at the University of the South Pacific. He lives with his wife in the capital city of Fiji (Suva) who works at British High Commission as Press and Public Affairs Adviser and is also part of the Rotary Origination.
Solicitor-General (Fiji)
The Solicitor-General of Fiji is the Chief Executive Officer of the Attorney-General's Chambers, and as such assists the Attorney-General in advising the government on legal matters, and in performing legal work for the government...
of Fiji
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
from 1997 to 2006. He had previously worked in the Office of the Attorney-General
Attorney-General (Fiji)
Fiji's chief governmental legal officer is the Attorney General. According to the Constitution of Fiji, the Attorney-General is required to be a qualified lawyer and sits in the Cabinet. The office of the Attorney-General is the oldest surviving executive office in Fiji, having been established...
since 1983. He was dismissed from office on 7 December 2006 for refusing to cooperate with the military
Military of Fiji
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces are the military of the Pacific island nation of Fiji. With a total manpower of 3,500 active soldiers and 6,000 reservists, it is one of the smallest militaries in the world. However, most of its surrounding island nations have no militaries at all...
junta
Military junta
A junta or military junta is a government led by a committee of military leaders. The term derives from the Spanish language junta meaning committee, specifically a board of directors...
which seized power
2006 Fijian coup d'état
The Fijian coup d'état of December 2006 occurred as a continuation of the pressure which had been building since the military unrest of the 2000 Fijian coup d'état and 2005-2006 Fijian political crisis....
on 5 December.
Nand was educated in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. After receiving his LLB from the University of North London
University of North London
The University of North London was a university in the United Kingdom from 1992 to 2002. On 1 August 2002, it merged with London Guildhall University to form London Metropolitan University. The former University of North London premises now form the new university's north campus, situated on...
, he went on to complete an LLM from the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
, and was admitted to the bar at Lincoln's Inn
Lincoln's Inn
The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London to which barristers of England and Wales belong and where they are called to the Bar. The other three are Middle Temple, Inner Temple and Gray's Inn. Although Lincoln's Inn is able to trace its official records beyond...
.
In his capacity as Solicitor-General, Nand is the Chief Executive Officer for the office of the Attorney-General, the Fiji Law Reform Commission
Fiji Law Reform Commission
The Fiji Law Reform Commission is independent publicly funded commission, which helps develop and review legislation in Fiji. The Fiji Law Reform Commission Act established the Commission in 1979, to serve as an advisory body to the government and Parliament...
, the Fiji Law Revision Commission, the Legal Aid Commission, and a total of nine boards and committees. In addition, he is Chairman of the Costs Review Committee, a member of the Board of Legal Education, and a former legal adviser to the Reserve Bank of Fiji
Reserve Bank of Fiji
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is the central bank of the Pacific island country of Fiji. The responsibilities of the RBF include issue of currency, control of money supply, currency exchange, monetary stability, promotion of sound finances, and fostering economic development.- Reserve Bank's Statutory...
, and a former member of the Hotel and Guest Houses Licensing Board and the boards of the IKA Corporation, the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation is one of the two radio broadcasters in Fiji. It was known as Fiji Broadcasting Commission when it began. It traces its history back to 1935 when it first began operating under licence from the Posts and Telegraphs Department with the call sign ZJV. At the end of...
, and the Maritime and Ports Authority of Fiji.
Nand has lectured in Commercial Law at the University of the South Pacific
University of the South Pacific
The University of the South Pacific is a public university with a number of locations spread throughout a dozen countries in Oceania. It is an international centre for teaching and research on Pacific culture and environment. USP's academic programmes are recognised worldwide, attracting students...
. He is the co-author of Judicial Review Applications in Fiji, published in 2001.
He currently works at the University of the South Pacific. He lives with his wife in the capital city of Fiji (Suva) who works at British High Commission as Press and Public Affairs Adviser and is also part of the Rotary Origination.