Post by Tamrin on Dec 15, 2008 19:41:12 GMT 10
Justice Virginia Bell Appointed to the High Court
[Excerpt - ninemsn.com - Linked Above]
Three of the Seven Justices on the High Court of Australia to be Women
[Excerpt - ninemsn.com - Linked Above]
Three of the Seven Justices on the High Court of Australia to be Women
Australia's newest High Court judge will bring a "social conscience" with her to the bench, according to federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland.
Federal cabinet has recommended the governor-general appoint NSW Supreme Court judge Virginia Margaret Bell, 57, to take the place of retiring High Court judge Michael Kirby from February 3.
The decision has been welcomed as redressing a lack of criminal law expertise on the bench of Australia's superior court, and as going some way towards correcting the gender imbalance.
Federal cabinet has recommended the governor-general appoint NSW Supreme Court judge Virginia Margaret Bell, 57, to take the place of retiring High Court judge Michael Kirby from February 3.
The decision has been welcomed as redressing a lack of criminal law expertise on the bench of Australia's superior court, and as going some way towards correcting the gender imbalance.
