Shunning a wig, robes or a business suit, he often sported a striped rugby jersey emblazoned with the slogan “Hugs Not Drugs”. Devoid of a bench or dock, Justin Philips’ humble courtroom centred on two chairs set just a couple of feet apart. His obituary in The Times is well worth a read and reflection.
CM Leigh Langridge died on 18 April 2022. She retired early in March when she became unwell. Her wishes were that there was to be no service and she was privately cremated. Most of us learned on Friday 29 April when we saw the death notice.
Shunning a wig, robes or a business suit, he often sported a striped rugby jersey emblazoned with the slogan “Hugs Not Drugs”. Devoid of a bench or dock, Justin Philips’ humble courtroom centred on two chairs set just a couple of feet apart. His obituary in The Times is well worth a read and reflection.
There was a special sitting in our Manukau court this afternoon. The gathering included two former governor generals, a chief justice, heads of bench, All Blacks, authors, active and retired judicial officers from all courts and more KC’s than you could fit at a round table, alongside lawyers, friends, and family. In the 320 strong crowd were many he had helped along in life.
