Micheal Kirby wins prestigious human rights award

17/06/2010

The Law Council has congratulated the Hon Michael Kirby who has become the first Australian to win the internationally renowned Gruber Justice Prize. The announcement was made by the Gruber Foundation in New York, with Mr Kirby sharing the prize with Professor John Dugard, of South Africa, and the Indian Law Resource Centre. The Gruber Justice Prize is awarded annually and is worth $US 500,000. The prize recognises Mr Kirby’s contribution to human rights and justice issues over a long and distinguished career. Learn more>

**17 June 2010 **


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