Rosalyn Higgins, Lady Higgins
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Rosalyn C. Higgins, Baroness Higgins, GBE, KC (born 2 June 1937)[1] is a British former president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). She was the first female judge elected to the ICJ, and was elected to a three-year term as its president in 2006.
Quick Facts President of the International Court of Justice, Preceded by ...
The Lady Higgins | |
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President of the International Court of Justice | |
In office 6 February 2006 ā 6 February 2009 | |
Preceded by | Shi Jiuyong |
Succeeded by | Hisashi Owada |
Personal details | |
Born | Rosalyn C. Cohen (1937-06-02) 2 June 1937 (age 86) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Terence Higgins, Baron Higgins |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge Yale Law School |
Occupation | Judge |
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