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Aug 11, 2011 |
UBC Law Moves into Allard Hall
The UBC Faculty of Law begins its much anticipated move into the newly completed Allard Hall on Wednesday, August 17.
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July |
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July 1, 2011 |
July E-Newsletter
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July 7, 2011 |
Fraser Milner Casgrain donates $250,000 to UBC Law Building Project
UBC Law is delighted to announce a $250,000 gift from Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP toward construction of the Faculty's new law building.
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July 13, 2011 |
UBC Law Receives $11.86 Million Gift
Peter Allard donates $11.86 million and establishes annual Prize for International Integrity.
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July 18, 2011 |
Mentor a UBC Law Student
The British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, in partnership with the UBC Faculty of Law, invites you to become a mentor to the next generation of lawyers.
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July 19, 2011 |
National Online Course on Human Trafficking Launched
"Human Trafficking: Canada is Not Immune" is a free online training program for Canadian front line service providers on how to recognize, protect and assist a person who may have been trafficked.
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July 20, 2011 |
Alumni Profile of the month
For many third year law students, post-graduation plans are focused on obtaining an articling position in the Lower Mainland or securing a judicial internship. But for some students, the most interesting opportunities are in smaller, close-knit communities. When Ryan Scorgie (Class of 2010) graduated, he decided to leave Vancouver and return home to Kamloops.
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July 20, 2011 |
Social Justice through Creative Writing
Law Students Discuss Social Justice with Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Residents
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June |
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June 1, 2011 |
June E-Newsletter
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June 2, 2011 |
Alumni Profile of the Month
With our 60-year history, it's no surprise that many of our alumni come from families where multiple generations graduated from UBC Law.
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June 2, 2011 |
Terrorism and Canada's refugee system
Catherine Dauvergne says fears that Canada’s refugee system is a back door for terrorists are grossly exaggerated.
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June 13, 2011 |
Announcing the new George F. Curtis Dean's and Student Government Suite
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce plans to honour founding Dean George Curtis in the new Law building.
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June 23, 2011 |
Bennett Jones Group Study Room
Calgary-based law firm is honored in the new law building with the naming of a study room.
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June 29, 2011 |
A Legal Education in the Great North
Graduated UBC Law student, Marlisse Silver-Sweeney shares her experiences interning in the Yukon.
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May |
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May 1, 2011 |
May E-Newsletter
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May 9, 2011 |
Friends Celebrate Law Degrees
Attending law school part time can be a tough road to travel, but for Andrea Petersen and Laura McPheeters, their friendship and the support they received from friends, family and the Faculty helped make that journey a little easier.
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May 18, 2011 |
2011 Ray Herbert Award Winner: Shirley Smiley
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Shirley Smiley is the recipient of this year's Raymond G. Herbert Award. Every year this award is given to the individual considered to be the best all-round graduating student.
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May 24, 2011 |
Prof. Perrin Recipient of Distinguished Academic Award
Assistant Professor Benjamin Perrin is the recipient of a 2011 Distinguished Academic Award from the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC).
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May 31, 2011 |
UBC Law Students Recognized for Contributions to Feminism
Each year, deserving graduating students are recognized by the law faculty for their contributions to feminism both at UBC and in the community with the Auriol Gurner Young Memorial Award in Law. This year's recipients are Bree Makohn and Patricia Barkaskas.
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May 31, 2011 |
2011 Law Society Gold Medal Award
The May 26th congregation ceremony at UBC was a memorable one for J.D. graduate Kate Bond, who was presented with the Law Society Gold Medal Award. The prestigious and highly coveted medal is awarded each year to a J.D. student who has maintained the highest cumulative grade point average over the three years of law school.
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April |
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Apr 1, 2011 |
April E-Newsletter
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Apr 6, 2011 |
The Buck Stops Here
Prof studies environmental accountability of financiers
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Apr 6, 2011 |
Wrongful Conviction
A legal expert is examining how factors like improper expert testimony may derail the justice system
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Apr 11, 2011 |
Beverley McLachlin Legal Access Award
The Faculty of Law at UBC, with leadership from Jim Taylor, QC and The Law Foundation of British Columbia, is raising funds to establish the Beverley McLachlin Legal Access Award in honour of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and her keen interest in ensuring access to legal services in rural and other communities.
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Apr 20, 2011 |
Seventeen Law Students Land Prestigious Clerkship Opportunity
Judicial clerkships are amongst one of the most prestigious and competitive employment opportunities available to recent graduates. Historically, UBC Law has an impressive number of students who secure clerkships each year for all levels of courts and this year is no exception.
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Apr 27, 2011 |
Hilda Janzen Memorial Award in Feminist Legal Studies
UBC Law is very pleased to announce a new donor-funded award for UBC Law students who have demonstrated leadership in feminist issues
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Apr 27, 2011 |
Professor Dennis Pavlich Receives Teaching Award
The George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence is awarded each year to a UBC Law Professor nominated by students.
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Apr 29, 2011 |
UBC Law Alumni Profile of the Month
"I have no intention of slowing down. I‘m having too much fun," said 81-year-old Morley Koffman, QC (class of 1952), who continues to work from 6:30am to 5pm every day, although he admits that these are shorter days compared to when he first began as founding partner at Koffman Kalef LLP 18 years ago.
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March
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Mar 1, 2011
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March E-Newsletter
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Mar 3, 2011
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Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference a tremendous
success
Hosted by the National Centre for Business Law at UBC,
this year's Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference held
on February 5 in Toronto drew over 430 senior judges, scholars,
legal and accounting professionals, bankers and regulators.
It was the eighth consecutive year of the conference, which
has become Canada's leading event for insolvency law.
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Mar 16, 2011
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In Memoriam: The Honourable Don Brenner, QC (' 70)
UBC Law alumnus and former chief justice of the Supreme
Court of British Columbia, the Honourable Don Brenner, QC passed
away unexpectedly on March 12th.
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Mar 18, 2011
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Students Partner with Faculty on Impactful Research
With the support of generous donors, four fortunate
students will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking
research under the leadership of our outstanding faculty members.
The selection process was a difficult one - more than 50 very
strong students applied for these awards.
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UBC Law and Melbourne Law School Faculty Exchange
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the teaching
and learning experience through interdisciplinary study and international
engagement, the UBC Faculty of Law is pleased to announce a faculty
exchange program with Melbourne Law School. Faculty members may
take part in the exchange in either a teaching or research capacity,
depending on the invitation from the host law school.
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February
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Feb 1, 2011
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February E-Newsletter
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Feb 3, 2011
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Recognizing Research Excellence
Professors Natasha Affolder and Gordon Christie are the recent
recipients of the Killam Research Fellowship.
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Feb 7, 2011
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Nominations Open for the George Curtis Memorial Award
for Teaching Excellence
UBC Law is accepting nominations for the 2010-2011 George Curtis
Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, awarded each year to
professors nominated by UBC Law students for their achievements
in teaching.
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Feb 17, 2011
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2011 Kawaskimhon Moot
UBC Law Hosts the 18th Annual National Aboriginal Rights Moot
in March 4-6
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Feb 28, 2011
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UBC Law Alumni Profile of the Month
From stocking groceries three nights a week to working as the
on-air host of a live call-in radio show, Jim Taylor, QC (class
'68) has held his fair share of part-time jobs to help fund
his legal education.
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Feb 28, 2011
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UBC Law Revamps LL.M. (Common Law) Degree for Foreign-Trained
Lawyers
UBC Law has recently revamped its LL.M.
Common Law degree to create an exciting new opportunity
for foreign-trained lawyers wishing to practice law in Canada
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January
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Jan 1, 2011
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January E-Newsletter
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Jan 4, 2011
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Making the Most of her Law School Experience
Fourth year student Isabel Henkelman was recently awarded the
HSBC Emerging Leader Scholarship
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Jan 4, 2011
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UBC Law Welcomes Professor Benjamin Richardson
Professor Richardson was recently appointed Senior (Tier 1)
Canada Research Chair in Environmental Law & Sustainability
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Jan 24, 2011
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Save the Date! Official Opening of New Law Building
Alumni and friends of UBC Law are invited to attend the official
building opening on the morning of September 23, 2011.
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Jan 25, 2011
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Twelfth Annual Robert H. Guile, Q.C Memorial Debate
Humor and camaraderie in the law was the theme of the night,
as the four 2011 Guile Debate finalists, Alex Hudson, Chris
Beneteau, Daniel Wood and Will Shaw entertained a full house
at the Law Courts Inn last Friday evening in this boisterous
and light-hearted debate which honours the memory of Robert
H. Guile, QC.
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Jan 31, 2011
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2011 Marlee Kline Lecture in Social Justice
This year's lecture will be presented by Professor Ruthann Robson
of City University of New York Law School.
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December
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Dec 1, 2010
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UBC Alumni Achievement Awards
Professor Dennis Pavlich and Alumnus Marvin Storrow, QC, honored
by UBC Alumni Association.
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Dec 1, 2010
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UBC Alumni Achievement Awards
Professor Dennis Pavlich and Alumnus Marvin Storrow, QC, honored
by UBC Alumni Association.
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Dec 22, 2010
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Donate Now
Instructions on making a donation for which you will receive
a 2010 tax receipt.
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Dec 22, 2010
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Make Your Mark
With donations of $1,000 or more, your name will appear as a
"Faculty Builder" in the new building.
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November
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Nov 1, 2010
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November E-Newsletter
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Nov 3, 2010
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Law Student Rises above Adversity
Dustin Paul serves as an inspiration to others while winning
awards along the way
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Nov 3, 2010
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In Memoriam: Notable Alumnus and Lawyer, J. Donald
Mawhinney, Q.C.
Mr. J. Donald Mawhinney, Q.C. passed away on September 23rd
at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 79. Mr. Mawhinney,
who graduated from UBC Law in 1954, was a highly respected and
well-known member of the legal community.
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Nov 4, 2010
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Innocence Project Partners with UBC Journalism School
Tamara Levy, Director of the UBC Law Innocence Project (pictured
above) is looking forward to working with journalism students
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Nov 8, 2010
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Job Opening with UBC Law Career Services
The Career Services Office is seeking a Program Assistant
to start as soon as possible.
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Nov 17, 2010
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2010 Peter Burns Mock Trial Competition
Congratulations to UBC Law students Keegan Macintosh
and Kerry Burgi, the 2010 Peter Burns Moot Trial champions.
The annual trial competition, involving a jury trial of a charge
of second degree murder, was held downtown on Friday, November
12.
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Nov 17, 2010
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End Modern Day Slavery
Law Prof Takes Campaign against Human Trafficking to
Parliament Hill
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Nov 22, 2010
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Just Nine Months Away!
Construction of the new law school building is well on its way.
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Nov 23, 2010
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Honoring Students and Faculty
UBC Law hosted its Celebration of Excellence event recently,
where Professor Susan Boyd received the Faculty Scholar Award.
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Nov 24, 2010
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E-Newsletter
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Nov 30, 2010
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Protecting Public Health
UBC Law Doctoral Student Wins International Paper Competition
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October
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Oct 1, 2010
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October E-Newsletter
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Oct 6, 2010
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Responsive Regulation in Theory and Practice
UBC Law hosts workshop addressing the impact of Australian
scholar John Braithwaite's work on responsive regulation.
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Oct 25, 2010
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A new era in corporate accountability for war crimes
Professor James Stewart publishes legal guidelines
for prosecuting corporations for the illegal exploitation of
natural resources.
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Oct 28, 2010
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Necessary Fictions, the Biopolitics of Law, and Cosmopolitan
Law
Summary: Law & Society @ UBC hosts
three-day visit by Professor Peter Fitzpatrick of Birkbeck College,
University of London
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September
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Sept 1, 2010
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September E-Newsletter
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Sept 7, 2010
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Weekly News and Events Bulletin - Sept 7
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Sept 7, 2010
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Roper Greyell LLP commits $150,000 to UBC Law Building
Project
Roper Greyell LLP has committed their support to the
UBC Law building project in the form of a $150,000 gift. “Roper
Greyell is proud to support such a well respected institution,
one that provides great value to the legal community”
says partner Tom Roper.
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Sept 10, 2010
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Who's selling these weapons?
Law professor James Stewart is helping shift the focus
of international criminal law.
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Sept 16, 2010
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Perrin Launches National Public Awareness Campaign
to End Modern-Day Slavery
Assistant Professor Benjamin Perrin is launching a
seven-city awareness campaign about human trafficking running
from Oct. 5-27, 2010 across the country. The campaign also has
an online component with a new interactive website.
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Sept 29, 2010
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Have Your Say
Nominate your favorite legal quote for inclusion in
the new building
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Sept 29, 2010
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UBC Law Welcomes the Honorable Justice Michael Kirby
UBC Faculty of Law has the honor of hosting a lecture
with Justice Michael Kirby, a judge on the High Court of Australia
who's work on human rights issues have received praise internationally.
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