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International Court of Justice Press Release: 31 May 2021: It is with great sadness that the Court announces the passing of H.E. Judge James Richard Crawford

B.A. in English and History-Politics, (1971); L.L.B. (first class honours), (1971); Stow Scholar; Australian Shell Scholar, (1971), Adelaide University. DPhil, (Oxon, 1977). L.L.D, (Cantab, 2004). Juris Doctor (honoris causa), Pázmány Péter Catholic University of Budapest, (2005); University of Paris 1 Sorbonne, (2007); University of Amsterdam, (2014).

Professional qualifications: Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Australia (1977). Barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (called 6 November 1987); Senior Counsel (appointed 7 November 1997). Barrister, Gray's Inn (called March 1999); Foundation Member of Matrix Chambers, Gray's Inn, London.