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Luzius Wildhaber was a distinguished academic and jurist, serving as Professor of Public International, Constitutional, Comparative, and Administrative Law at the University of Basel from 1977 to 1998, and earlier as Professor at the University of Fribourg. He held leadership roles, including Rector of Basel University (1992–1994) and President of the European Court of Human Rights (since 1998). He contributed significantly to international law, human rights, and constitutional reform through his scholarly work and judicial service.
Education:
- Studies at Basel, Paris, Heidelberg, London, and Yale Universities
- 1961: Dr. iur. (Basel)
- 1964: Bar exam (Basel)
- 1965: LL.M. (Yale Law School)
- 1968: J.S.D. (Yale Law School)
Research Interests: Wildhaber focused on international human rights law, European law, constitutional reform, and administrative law. His work emphasized the interplay between domestic and international legal systems, particularly through his contributions to the revision of Switzerland's Federal Constitution and his role in landmark cases before the European Court of Human Rights.
Scientific Awards:
- Medal of Merit of the Hungarian Constitutional Court
- Anna Göldi Human Rights Prize (Switzerland)
- Honorary Membership in the International Commission of Jurists
Advisory and Judicial Roles: Wildhaber served as a judge on the Liechtenstein Supreme Court (1975–1988), European Court of Human Rights (since 1991), and Inter-American Development Bank’s Administrative Tribunal (1989–1994). He advised the Canadian government on Quebec’s secession legality (1997) and led constitutional reform efforts in Switzerland (1974–1978, 1994–1996).
