Statue of William Newton

The Statue of William Newton is a monument dedicated to one of the most famous lawyers and politicians of colonial Mauritius. William Newton, also known as the ‘Cicero of Mauritius’, was a key figure in the struggle for civil rights and freedoms on the island. He championed equality and justice and his work contributed significantly to the formation of democratic principles in Mauritius.

The statue of William Newton is located in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, next to the Supreme Court, which is symbolic given his legal career and contribution to the island's legal system.