Description: (lawyer, Judge, Jurist-consultant, Solicitor)
Michael Kirby is a prominent Australian jurist and academic recognized for his notable tenure as a Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1996 to 2009. Following his retirement, he has remained actively involved in advocating for human rights. Notably, he led the United Nations Human Rights Council's inquiry into human rights violations in North Korea. Kirby's vast legal knowledge and unwavering commitment to upholding human rights have established him as a highly esteemed figure in the legal and international spheres.