Philip Ernest Housden Pike

Tan Sri Sir Philip Ernest Housden Pike QC (born 6 March 1914)[1] was a Jamaican barrister and judge who served as the second Chief Justice of Borneo.[2]

The Right Honourable Tan Sri Sir Philip Ernest Housden Pike PMN QC
2nd Chief Justice of Borneo
In office 11 September 1965 – 27 August 1968
Nominated by	Harold Wilson
Appointed by	Elizabeth II
Preceded by	Sir William Campbell Wylie
Succeeded by	Ismail Khan Ibrahim Khan
Personal details
Born	Philip Ernest Housden Pike 6 March 1914 Colony of Jamaica
Alma mater	Middle Temple
Occupation	Judge
Profession	Barrister

Early life and education

Pike was born in the Colony of Jamaica and attended the local De Carteret School and Munro College. At the age of 24, he was called to the English Bar by Middle Temple on 29 June 1938.[1]

Career

Pike's first appointment came on 22 May 1949 when he was appointed as a legal draftsman of the Kenya Colony.[3] On 15 January 1950, he was officially appointed acting Solicitor-General in addition to his duties as legal draftsman.[4] He would assume the same acting duties again beginning 11 April 1951.[5] Pike served in this office until the 5 May 1952.[6]

After leaving Kenya, Pike was next assigned to the Uganda Protectorate. On 1 February 1954, he was appointed as one of the members of the Uganda Legislative Council.[7]

In 1958, Pike was assigned to the Crown Colony of Sarawak to serve as its Attorney-General.[8][1] Later in September 1965, he was elevated as Chief Justice of Borneo, an office he held until his retirement in August 1968.[1]

Honours

•  Malaysia :

• • Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) - Tan Sri (1968)[9]
•  United Kingdom :
  • Knight Bachelor (Kt) - Sir (1969)[10]

References

1. "Former Chief Justice". judiciary.kehakiman.gov.my. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
2. "Joint Opening of the Legal Year 2010 Sabah & Sarawak" (PDF). Advocates' Association of Sarawak. 22 January 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
3. Hartwell, C. H. (7 June 1949). "APPOINTMENTS". The Official Gazette of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
4. Thornley, C. H. (17 January 1950). "APPOINTMENTS". The Official Gazette of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
5. Thornley, C. H. (10 April 1951). "APPOINTMENTS". The Official Gazette of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
6. Thornley, C. H. (13 May 1952). "REVERSIONS". The Official Gazette of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
7. "THE LONDON GAZETTE, 5 FEBRUARY, 1954" (PDF). The London Gazette. 5 February 1954. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
8. "THE LONDON GAZETTE, 18 JULY, 1958" (PDF). The London Gazette. 18 July 1958. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
9. "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Retrieved 9 August 2019.
10. "SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 14TH JUNE 1969" (PDF). The London Gazette. 14 June 1969. Retrieved 15 August 2019.