Honorable Mr. J
Arthur Chaskalson
(
–
)
1941
2012
Constitutional Court of South Africa
;
Braamfontein, South Africa
Lawyer; Jurist
Area
Leadership, Policy, and Communications
Specialty
Journalism, Media, and Communications
Elected
2008
International Honorary Member
Former Chief Justice. Chief Justice of South Africa (2001-2005) and President of the Constitutional Court of South Africa (1994-2001). Widely regarded as one of South Africa's leading jurists in constitutional and human rights issues and as a leader of a changing judiciary during his time on the Court. Currently, Trustee of the Legal Resources Trust and President of the International Commission of Jurists.
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