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My Take
Geoffrey Robertson is the kind of figure I respect deeply: a lawyer who treats the courtroom as a stage for human dignity rather than a paycheck. A Rhodes Scholar turned barrister, judge, author and broadcaster, he has worn many hats but kept a single thread, defending the voiceless. What impresses me is the range; few people argue landmark human rights cases and also write accessibly for the public. His Order of Australia feels less like a trophy and more like an acknowledgment of a life spent on the right side of hard questions. To me, he embodies intellect with a conscience, which is rarer than it should be.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Geoffrey Robertson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフリー・ロバートソン
- Reading
- じぇふりー・ろばーとそん
- Born
- September 30, 1946 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- barrister / judge / non-fiction writer / jurist / university teacher
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Epping Boys High School
- University
- University of Sydney
Awards & achievements
- 1970 Rhodes Scholarship
- 2018 Officer of the Order of Australia
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.geoffreyrobertson.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey%20Robertson
Frequently asked questions
When was Geoffrey Robertson born?
Born September 30, 1946 (age 79).
Where is Geoffrey Robertson from?
Geoffrey Robertson is from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What does Geoffrey Robertson do?
Geoffrey Robertson works as barrister, judge, non-fiction writer, jurist, university teacher.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.