Former Dean of the Faculty of Advocates and current Chair of Terra Firma advoctaes chambers Roy Martin has been invested as an honorary member into the Australian Bar Association.

THe honour was bestowed in a private ceremony during the 4th World Bar Conference in Belfast by the President of the Australian Bar Association, Mr Tom Bathurst QC.

He acknowledged the significant contribution made by Roy Martin QC to the strengthening and preservation of the independent referral bar. He noted that the award of honorary membership made for exceptional service to justice and the rule of law is due recognition of Martin QC¹s passionate and fearless advocacy on behalf of the independent bar. In particular, he highlighted Martin QC¹s work in relation to the Edinburgh Declaration Trust.

"By accepting this award, Roy Martin QC has done the Australian Bar Association a great honour," said Bathurst.

"His leadership as co-chair of the International Council for Barristers and Advocates is a shining example of dedication, commitment and professionalism. He is a worthy recipient of the highest honour that the Australian Bar can give to any barrister or advocate from another jurisdiction".

Martin joins Malcolm Wallis SC (South Africa), The Hon. Mr Justice Frank Clarke (Ireland) and Major Dan Mori USMC (United States) as honorary members of the Australian Bar.