Law Society congratulates Judge Síofra O’Leary on election to President of the European Court of Human Rights
The Law Society of Ireland congratulates Judge Síofra O’Leary on her election to President of the European Court of Human Rights today, Monday 19 September 2022.
Commenting on the election, President of the Law Society of Ireland, Michelle N铆 Long谩in, said, 鈥淥n behalf of the solicitors鈥 profession in Ireland, I am delighted to congratulate Judge S铆ofra O鈥橪eary on her historic appointment to the Office of President of the European Court of Human Rights.鈥
鈥淭he European Court of Human Rights has helped shape the Ireland we know today, playing a pivotal role in improving our personal rights and increasing access to justice. As we live through extraordinary times, the European Court of Human Rights is vital in the upholding of law across Europe and in paving the way for increased access to justice for all."
鈥淎s the first woman to be elected to this position, Judge O鈥橪eary will lead the shaping of the future of the European Court of Human Rights. It is very important for women at all levels in the legal profession in Ireland and internationally, and for society as a whole, to see the appointment of a woman judge to such an important role.鈥
鈥淚 wish Judge O鈥橪eary every success as President of the European Court of Human Rights."