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Sylvia Denman

1932 – 2019

British academic, barrister, and public servant

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About Sylvia Denman

Lived 1932 – 2019 (aged 86).

Sylvia Elaine Denman (16 September 1932 – 1 May 2019) was a British academic, barrister, and public servant known for her work in advancing race relations in the United Kingdom. Her most well known work was in authoring the Denman Report.

Early life She was born in Barbados to Euleen and Alexander Yarde and attended Queen's College, before moving to London to study law at the London School of Economics. She then trained as a barrister and was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1962.

Personal life She was appointed CBE in 1994.

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Lincoln's Inn, London School of Economics, Queen's College (Barbados)
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Sylvia Elaine Denman

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Who was Sylvia Denman?

British academic, barrister, and public servant (1932–2019)

When was Sylvia Denman born?

Sylvia Denman was born on 16 September 1932 in Barbados.

When did Sylvia Denman die?

Sylvia Denman died on 1 May 2019.

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· Wikipedia: Sylvia Denman

· Wikidata: Q113636478

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