The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has written to the family of the late Rt Hon Sir Murray Stuart Smith upon learning the sad news of his passing this January aged 97. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

From 2007 and following a distinguished legal career, Sir Murray served as the President of the Court of Appeal of Gibraltar, the most senior judge of the judiciary. In 2012 he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) for services to justice in Gibraltar. 

The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo KC MP, said: "Sir Murray was highly regarded as a member, and later President, of our Court of Appeal, whose knowledge and invaluable experience contributed greatly to our judicial system. Gibraltar will always be grateful for his service. I have written today to his children and grandchildren to express the sincerest condolences of the Government and people of Gibraltar on learning the sad news of his passing."