Derek Wheatley
barrister · novelist
- September 23, 2018
- 92 years
About Derek Wheatley
Derek Wheatley was a barrister. Born in 1901, Wheatley died in 2018 at the age of 92.
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60 Seconds Life Story
Derek Wheatley lived a life defined by the pursuit of law and the craft of storytelling.
Derek Wheatley
1901 – 2018
60 Seconds: Derek Wheatley's Life Story
A look at the life and career of English barrister, legal advisor, and novelist Derek Wheatley.
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Derek Wheatley lived a life defined by the pursuit of law and the craft of storytelling. He began his academic journey at University College, Oxford, in 1944. As a barrister, he navigated complex criminal and commercial cases, most notably appearing at the Old Bailey during the murder trial of Isabel Earl. His public service included acting as a Recorder of the Crown Court and serving as a Deputy Coroner of the Queen's Household from 1959 to 1964. He later transitioned into a corporate role as the Chief Legal Advisor for Lloyds Bank. Drawing from his legal experiences, he authored a novel titled The Silent Lady, inspired by the Isabel Earl case. Derek Wheatley passed away on September 23, 2018, at the age of 92.
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Full Biography
|Derek Peter Francis Wheatley QC (died 23 September 2018) was an English barrister, legal advisor and novelist.
Wheatley was educated at University College, Oxford, going up to Oxford in 1944. He became a barrister and was involved with the case of Isabel Earl, who was tried at the Old Bailey for murder. As a barrister, he handled both criminal and commercial cases. Subsequently, he was a Recorder (judge) of the Crown Court and a Deputy Coroner of the Queen's Household (1959–64).
Later, he joined Lloyds Bank as its Chief Legal Advisor. Wheatley wrote many articles for newspapers and legal journals. He also wrote a novel, The Silent Lady (Mona Lisa), based on his experiences as a barrister, especially the Isabel Earl case.
He died on 23 September 2018 at the age of 92.
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