Adrien Duval
Adrien Charles Duval | |
|---|---|
| Speaker | |
| Assumed office 18 July 2024 | |
| President | Pradip Roopun |
| Prime Minister | Pravind Jugnauth |
| Preceded by | Sooroojdev Phokeer |
| Deputy Speaker | |
| In office December 2014 – 2016 | |
| President | Monique Ohsan Bellepeau |
| Prime Minister | Sir Anerood Jugnauth and Pravind Jugnauth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1990 Mauritius |
| Political party | PMSD |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Adrien Charles Duval (born 1990) is a politician, former Deputy Speaker, and currently the Speaker of National Assembly of Mauritius.[1]
Early life, education & career
[edit]Adrien Duval is the son of Xavier-Luc Duval and Jennifer Duval. He is also the grand son of Sir Gaëtan Duval.[2][3]
After completing legal studies at the University of Kent and the University of Law in England, Adrien Duval returned to Mauritius and started his pupillage at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution under Rashid Ahmine's supervision. He then continued his training at the law firms of Marc Hein and Rajesh Bucktowonsing.[4][5]
Political career
[edit]At the December 2014 general elections Adrien Duval was elected in Constituency No. 17 Curepipe-Midlands, and soon afterwards was nominated as Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (Mauritius). In 2016 he lost the title of Deputy Speaker when the PMSD left the ruling government.[6]
At the 2019 general elections was not elected. However, in July 2024 he was nominated as Speaker of National Assembly of Mauritius soon after Sooroojdev Phokeer's resignation.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Jasodanand, Narain. "Adrien Duval pourra goûter à la pension à vie 22-July-2024". L'Express. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Savripène, Marie-Annick. "Richard Duval: au nom du père!". L'Express. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
- ^ Khargoo, Christophe. "Des enfants de la balle sur les pas de leur pere 21-Oct-2019". 5Plus. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Karghoo, Christophe. "Les confidences de Jennifer Duval". 5Plus. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Barreau: Me Adrien Duval sur les traces de son grand-père 20-Sep-2014". Le Mauricien. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Gangaram, Jean Marie. "Quatre accidents fatals en cinq jours 27-Sep-2022". 5Plus. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Chinnapen, Stephane. "Adrien Duval nomme Speaker: analyses 21-July-2024". 5Plus. Retrieved 27 July 2024.