Suzie d'Auvergne

Suzie Agnes-Ida d'Auvergne CMG (1942 – 18 August 2014) was a Saint Lucian barrister and jurist. She was a High Court Judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court from 1990 to 2004.

D'Auvergne obtained a law degree at the University of London in 1972.[1] She entered private law practice in 1975 and became a magistrate in 1979.[2] She was Director of Public Prosecutions from 1982 to 1988.[3] In 1988, she became the first Solicitor General of Saint Lucia.[4]

In 1990, d'Auvergne was appointed a High Court Judge of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. She retired in 2004. She was also a judge of the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal.[2][4]

D'Auvergne received the Saint Lucia Medal of Honour for outstanding service in the cause of justice in 2004. In 2006, she was awarded the Order of St Michael and St George for service to the judiciary.[4][5]

D'Auvergne died at Tapion Hospital in Castries on 18 August 2014.[4][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Supreme Court Mourns Passing of Justice D'Auvergne". St. Lucia Times. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Retired High Court Judge, Suzie D’Auvergne, of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court dies". Caribbean 360. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "Retired Judge Suzie D' Auvergne dies". Radio Saint Lucia. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 George, Micah (19 August 2014). "DEATH OF A PIONEER - Justice Suzie d’Auvergne Dies At 71". The Voice. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Caribbean Nationals Among Queen’s Birthday Honorees". Caribbean 360. 19 June 2006. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Wayne, Rick. "A Tribute to Madame Suzie D'Auvergne". St. Lucia Star. Retrieved 21 August 2014.


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