John Woul Makec
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John Woul Makec | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of South Sudan | |
| In office 2007 – 15 August 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Chan Reec Madut |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sudan |
| Died | January 17, 2017 Juba, South Sudan |
| Occupation | Jurist, academic |
| Known for | First Chief Justice of South Sudan |
John Woul Makec (died 17 January 2017) was a South Sudanese jurist and academic who served as the first chief justice of the Republic of South Sudan.
Details about Makec's early life and education are limited in public records. However, it is known that he served in various judicial capacities in Sudan prior to South Sudan's independence, gaining extensive experience in the legal field.[1]
Judicial career
Makec's judicial career was marked by significant contributions to the legal systems of both Sudan and South Sudan. Before South Sudan's independence, he served at various levels within the Sudanese judiciary, including as Deputy President of the National Constitutional Court in Khartoum.[2]
In 2007, following the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, Makec was appointed as the president of the Supreme Court of Southern Sudan. Upon South Sudan's independence in 2011, he became the first chief justice of the newly formed Republic of South Sudan. He served in this capacity until his retirement on 15 August 2011, when he was succeeded by Chan Reec Madut.[1]
Academic contributions
After retiring from the judiciary, Makec dedicated himself to legal education. He joined the University of Juba's School of Law as a lecturer, where he was involved in teaching and supervising research students. His commitment to legal education was recognized in 2014 when he was awarded an honorary professorship by the university.[3]