Luis Sergio Bates Hidalgo (25 August[citation needed] 1934 – 29 November 2023) was a Chilean lawyer and politician who served as Minister of Justice from 2003 to 2006. Bates died on 29 November 2023, at the age of 89.

Luis Bates
Bates as Minister of Justice in 2003
Minister of Justice
In office
3 March 2003 – 11 March 2006
PresidentRicardo Lagos
Preceded byJosé Antonio Gómez Urrutia
Succeeded byIsidro Solís
President of the State Defense Council of Chile
In office
11 March 1994 – 11 March 1996
PresidentEduardo Frei Ruíz-Tagle
Preceded byGuillermo Piedrabuena
Succeeded byClara Szczaranski
Personal details
Born(1934-08-25)25 August 1934[citation needed]
Santiago, Chile
Died29 November 2023(2023-11-29) (aged 89)
Political partyChristian Democratic Party
ChildrenTwo
ParentOdette Boys
Alma mater
ProfessionLawyer

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