Derek Spencer

Sir Derek Harold Spencer KC (31 March 1936 – 19 May 2023) was a British barrister and Conservative politician. He was Member of Parliament for Leicester South from 1983 to 1987 and for Brighton Pavilion from 1992 to 1997. During his latter term in Parliament, he was also Solicitor General for England and Wales.

Sir
Derek Spencer
KC
Solicitor General for England and Wales
In office
15 April 1992 – 2 May 1997
Prime MinisterJohn Major
Preceded byNicholas Lyell
Succeeded byLord Falconer of Thoroton
Member of Parliament
for Brighton Pavilion
In office
9 April 1992 – 8 April 1997
Preceded byJulian Amery
Succeeded byDavid Lepper
Member of Parliament
for Leicester South
In office
9 June 1983 – 18 May 1987
Preceded byJim Marshall
Succeeded byJim Marshall
Personal details
Born(1936-03-31)31 March 1936
Clitheroe, England
Died19 May 2023(2023-05-19) (aged 87)
Political partyConservative
Spouses
  • Joan Nutter
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    ​
    (m. 1960, divorced)​
  • Caroline Pärn
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    ​
    (m. 1988; died 2003)​
Children4
Alma materKeble College, Oxford
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