Andrade

Retired Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Glen Andrade, QC, died yesterday afternoon at the Andrews Memorial Hospital after battling with cancer for the last year.

Andrade retired in 1998 after serving as director for 11 years. He joined the Office of the DPP as an assistant Crown counsel and rose to the top in 1988. He was 72.

Retired Court of Appeal Judge Clarence Walker, Andrade's friend of 47 years, described him as a brilliant prosecutor and director who was fair and fearless.

He was a man of unquestionable integrity and never failed to temper justice with mercy in fulfilling his role as director.

"He had large shoes to fill and he filled them with great competence. He was good," the retired judge said.

Strong and effective leader

Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn, QC, described Andrade as a very strong and effective leader. She said he was unflinching and led from the front. The DPP said while he was a very good leader, he was also very humane. She described him as being very encouraging and supportive of young prosecutors.

Llewellyn said she learnt a lot from him and he was always reminding prosecutors that "as Crown counsel, you are operating in the public interest".

After retiring as DPP, Andrade tutored at the Justice Training Institute and was a member of the Firearms Licensing Review Board. He was also an adviser to the Ministry of National Security.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby, retired registrar of titles, and his daughter, Dr Sharon Andrade Bucknor.