Tevita Poasi Tupou

Tevita Poasi Tupou, styled Lord Tupou of Kolofo’ou, is a Tongan judge and former politician.

During his political career, he served as Attorney General, Minister of Justice and Deputy Prime Minister. He also worked as a lawyer. In 2008, King George Tupou V elevated him to the title of Life Peer and appointed him Law Lord (judge) in the newly formed Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.[1]

On 3 December 2010 the King appointed Tupou as interim Speaker.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Appointment of Four Law Lords", Office of the Prime Minister of Tonga, July 28, 2008
  2. ^ "King appoints Lord Tupou as Interim Speaker". Matangi Tonga. 2010-12-03. http://www.matangitonga.to/article/tonganews/government/20101203_tonga_lord_tupou.shtml. Retrieved 2010-12-03.