Michael Havers(1923-1992)
He was a son of High Court Judge Sir Cecil Havers and brother of Dame
Elizabeth Butler-Sloss (born 1933) who in 1988 became the first woman
named to the Court of Appeal and later President of the Family
Division.
Michael Havers was named a Queen's Counsel in 1964. He was elected to the House of Commons, representing Wimbledon, in 1970. He served as Solicitor-General in the Heath government from 1972 to 1974, and became a member of the Privy Council in 1977. He served as Attorney-General from 1979 to 1987 under Margaret Thatcher. In June 1987 he left the House of Commons and became a life peer and Lord High Chancellor, but was forced to resign that October, due to ill health.
His sons are the Philip Havers, QC and the actor, Nigel Havers.
Michael Havers was named a Queen's Counsel in 1964. He was elected to the House of Commons, representing Wimbledon, in 1970. He served as Solicitor-General in the Heath government from 1972 to 1974, and became a member of the Privy Council in 1977. He served as Attorney-General from 1979 to 1987 under Margaret Thatcher. In June 1987 he left the House of Commons and became a life peer and Lord High Chancellor, but was forced to resign that October, due to ill health.
His sons are the Philip Havers, QC and the actor, Nigel Havers.
