
House of LordsIn officeLabour PartyEngland · Beeston, NottinghamshireMember of the House of Lords
Janet Whitaker, Baroness Whitaker
Janet Whitaker Baroness Whitaker
Profile
Janet Whitaker, Baroness Whitaker is a British politician and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 1999. A former civil servant and publishing editor, she has held various roles in public life, including serving as a magistrate and working with the Employment Department Group. Baroness Whitaker is known for her advocacy in architecture, design, international development, and race relations. She is a prominent humanist and has actively contributed to legislation concerning human rights, equality, and public procurement standards.
Details
- Born
- 1936-02-20 · 90 years old
- Birth place
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Nottingham High School for Girls, Girton College, Cambridge, Bryn Mawr College, Harvard University
- Career
- Commissioning Editor at Andre Deutsch Ltd, Civil Servant, Consultant for the Commission for Racial Equality, Deputy Chair of the Independent Television Commission, Magistrate



