Martha Spurrier

Martha Spurrier (born 1986) is a British barrister and human rights campaigner. She is the director of the advocacy group Liberty, succeeding Shami Chakrabarti.[1]

Early life

Spurrier was educated at Godolphin and Latymer School in London, and then at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where she graduated with a BA (Hons) in history.[1][2] She took a law conversion course at City University London, and then the bar professional training course at BPP University.[2]

Professional career

Before joining Liberty, Spurrier worked at Doughty Street Chambers, of which she remains an associate tenant.[2] She assumed her new post at the end of May 2016.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Bowcott, Owen (31 March 2016). "Liberty names barrister Martha Spurrier as new director". theguardian.com. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Isaac, Anna (8 June 2016). "Martha Spurrier, head of Liberty: 'Human rights will be the fight of our generation'". theguardian.com. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Liberty names barrister Martha Spurrier as new director". BBC News. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
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