Who was gray d Allison of Liberia?

Gray Dennis Allison (20 April, 1931 – 8 April, 2019) was a Liberian jurist and politician. A Supreme Court associate justice, he was appointed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2003 and served until 2012, including three terms as the court's vice-president. He died in 2019 at the age of 87.

Allison was born on 20 April 1931 in Monrovia during the presidency of William D. Coleman. He studied at Cuttington College and Divinity School and the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia. After graduating, he joined the Liberian Bar and practiced law in Liberia from 1955 to 1981.

During his legal career, Allison served as a public defender, special prosecutor, and counselor-at-law. He also served as a commissioner on the International Law Commission of the United Nations from 1978 to 1980.

In 1981, Allison was appointed as associate justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, where he served until his retirement in 2002. He was an active member of the court and was known for his independent thinking and his commitment to justice.

In addition to his legal career, Allison also served as a politician. He was Minister of Justice of Liberia from 1980 to 1981 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 1993. He was also a member of the Liberian Senate from 1994 to 1997.

In 2003, Allison was appointed as a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) by the Assembly of States Parties. He was elected Vice-President of the ICC in 2009 and served in that capacity until 2012. He also served as the ICC's representative to the United Nations Security Council from 2009 to 2011.

Allison was a highly respected international lawyer and jurist. He was known for his integrity, impartiality, and commitment to the rule of law. He was also a widely published author and lecturer on international law and transitional justice.

Allison died on 8 April 2019 in Monrovia at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Theresa, and his children.