David Humphreys

David Humphreys (1922–2015) interviewed by Lindy Foyle 23 October 2013

David Charlton Humphreys (1922-2015) was a successful barrister with an interesting life. He was admitted to The Inner Temple in 1941, his Bar course was interrupted by the Second World War during which Humphreys served in the air force and in the army and was injured at Normandy. He was called to the Bar in 1948. Between 1983 -1994, Humphreys served as a Deputy Circuit Judge and Assistant Recorder.

Lindy Foyle was an Inner Temple Exhibition Scholar and works inhouse for the Government Legal Department. She is a public law expert, regularly advising ministers on policy change, ECHR matters and statutory interpretation. She is also an experienced statutory instrument drafter.

The interview covers the life of David Humphreys from his time serving during the Second World War to his experiences of The Inner Temple, both pre and post-war. His work as MP and the changing attitudes towards women he witnessed during his time at the Inn. He died in 2015.

The runtime of the audio is 50 minutes and 53 seconds.

Catalogue number AVR/8/2/21A-