Daniel Fatiaki | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Nauru | |
| Assumed office 29 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Filimone Jitoko |
| 21st Chief Justice of Fiji | |
| In office 1 August 2002 – 3 January 2007 (de facto) 5 December 2008 (de jure) | |
| Preceded by | Sir Timoci Tuivaga |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Gates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Taniela Vafo'ou Fatiaki 1954 Motusa, Rotuma, Colony of Fiji, British Empire |
| Spouse | Martha Fatiaki |
| Children | 4 sons |
| Alma mater | University of the South Pacific University of Auckland |
Taniela (Daniel) Vafo'ou Fatiaki CF (born 1954)[1][2] was the Chief Justice of Fiji from 1 August 2002, when he succeeded Sir Timoci Tuivaga, till 5 December 2008. As Chief Justice, he presided over both the High Court and the Supreme Court, but was constitutionally barred from presiding over, or even sitting on, the Appeal Court. On 3 January 2007, he was sent on leave by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, which had seized power on 5 December 2006. On 19 January, he was formally suspended, pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct. This investigation was dropped in December 2008 as part of a deal that involved his formal resignation.