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by Sarath Malalasekera Retired Judge of the International Court of Justice Christy Weeramantry has been awarded a Doctorate in Literature (D.Lit) (Honoris Causa) of the University of London. The holders of this honour are those who have distinguished themselves in the humanities such as Professor Noam Chomsky, the eminent linguist and V. S. Naipaul, the novelist. An honorary higher doctorate is a rare distinction conferred by London University on "persons of conspicuous merit, who are outstanding in their field". According to the rules applicable "it is the policy of the University not to award such degrees to serving politicians." Other holders of honorary higher doctorates are Sri Shridath Ramphal, the former Commonwealth Secretary General, Professor Amartya Sen, the Nobel laureate, and Professor Kenneth Galbraith. Justice Weeramantry delivered the address at the Convocation Ceremony for all external graduands held at Central Hall, Westminster, on March 13. There were graduands from 47 countries at this ceremony. The public orator in presenting Judge Weeramantry, referred to him as one of the best known lawyers in the world who is also acknowledged as one of the world's leading jurists. He also said "Since Judge Weeramantry already has a doctorate in laws from the University of London, an earned one, the only way we can honour him further is by presenting him with an honorary doctorate in literature, entirely appropriate given the elegance and brilliance and erudition of his many published writings in many fields, not just law." |
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