Margarette May Macaulay

Margarette May Macaulay

Former Judge. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Former President, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Margarette May Macaulay is one of Jamaica’s most experienced advocates and jurists, as well as a leading human rights advocate. She has long lobbied for and assisted in the reform of the existing laws of Jamaica through the repeal of archaic provisions and for the enactment of new legislations to ensure the protection of the human rights of all persons in Jamaica. The esteemed jurist and human rights advocate has served in numerous leadership positions for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, including judge, commissioner, vice president, and president.

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