Rebecca Lawrence

Rebecca Lawrence is a British public servant. In October 2024, it was announced that she would be then next chief executive of the British Library, and will succeed Sir Roly Keating on 2 January 2025.[1]

Biography

Lawrence studied philosophy, politics and economics at New College, Oxford, having matriculated in 1989.[2] Following graduation, she studied at Harvard University with a Harlech Scholarship in 1993.[3]

After first working in the banking sector, Lawrence joined HM Treasury in 1994.[4] She later moved to the Home Office and then to work for the Association of Chief Police Officers. She was director and then chief executive officer of the London Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime between 2013 and 2019.[1][4] She then served as CEO of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) from September 2019 to 2023.[4] She brought claims of discrimination against the CPS on the grounds of age and sex.[5] The case was settled for an unknown sum before the start of the tribunal hearing on 17 November 2023,[6] and her departure from the CPS was then announced later the same day, described as a "natural transition point".[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Rebecca Lawrence appointed as new Chief Executive of the British Library". The British Library. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  2. ^ "2023 Women's Lecture - Rebecca Lawrence". New College. University of Oxford. February 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Guest blog: Why the CPS is working with the Bar to make the justice system a more inclusive space". www.barcouncil.org.uk. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Rebecca Lawrence". windsorleadership.org.uk. Windsor leadership. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  5. ^ Castro, Bianca (16 November 2023). "Exclusive: Chief executive takes CPS to tribunal alleging discrimination". Law Gazette. Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  6. ^ Castro, Bianca (17 November 2023). "CPS and chief executive settle discrimination claim". Law Gazette. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  7. ^ "CEO departure". www.cps.gov.uk. The Crown Prosecution Service. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  8. ^ Castro, Bianca. "CPS chief executive steps down following tribunal settlement". Law Gazette. Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.