Philip has extensive experience in homicide cases. He has prosecuted and defended in cases involving multiple deaths, as well as historical “cold” cases. Many of the cases in which he is instructed involve young children and/or vulnerable witnesses, complex psychiatric issues, issues relating to diminished responsibility, or a combination of the above.
Notable Murder & Manslaughter cases
R v P (2022)
Defence of a 20 year old accused of the joint enterprise murder of his mother’s new partner.
R v S (2022)
Prosecution (led by Karim Khalil QC) – murder by defendant of two members of his own family and a close family friend. Defendant had a complex psychiatric history and the case involved evidence from a number of psychiatrists in relation to insanity/diminished responsibility.
R v P (2022)
Defence (led by Stephen Spence) – murder (stabbing) of a 22 year old by a 20 year old with a history of ADHD and mental health problems. Issues relating to diminished responsibility.
R v P (2021)
Defence of a 19 year old, of good character, charged with assisting in the murder of a vulnerable man over a drugs debt.
R v L (2019)
Defence (led by John Farmer) – historical murder case, resurrected after nearly a decade, involving issues relating to police informant witnesses.
R v H
prosecution (led by Wayne Cleaver) – prosecution of a defendant charged with the unprovoked murder of a complete stranger.
