Philip Joseph Cox
- September 28, 1922
- November 14, 2014
- 92 years
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Philip Joseph Cox, 92, British officer.
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|Philip Joseph Cox, DSC, QC (28 September 1922 – 14 November 2014) was a British Royal Navy officer of the Second World War who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions against enemy submarines. He later became a leading Barrister on the Birmingham circuit, becoming a Queen's Counsel and judge.
Cox was the prosecuting counsel in the Donald Nielson "black panther" case of 1975 and the 1978 "Bridgwater four" case, securing convictions in both, though the later conviction was quashed after the police were shown to have falsified evidence.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the full name of the subject described in the biography?
- A.Philip John Cox
- B.Philip Jeffrey Cox
- C.Philip James Cox
- D.Philip Joseph Coxcorrect
The biography explicitly identifies the individual as Philip Joseph Cox.
Source: opening paragraph
2.On what date was Philip Joseph Cox born?
- A.28 September 1922correct
- B.14 November 1914
- C.14 November 1922
- D.28 September 1914
Philip Joseph Cox was born on 28 September 1922.
Source: opening paragraph
3.When did Philip Joseph Cox pass away?
- A.14 November 2014correct
- B.28 September 1992
- C.28 September 2014
- D.14 November 1992
The biography states that Philip Joseph Cox died on 14 November 2014.
Source: opening paragraph
4.During which conflict did Philip Joseph Cox serve as a Royal Navy officer?
- A.Second World Warcorrect
- B.First World War
- C.Korean War
- D.Falklands War
Philip Joseph Cox served as a British Royal Navy officer during the Second World War.
Source: opening paragraph
5.For what actions was Philip Joseph Cox awarded the Distinguished Service Cross?
- A.Actions against enemy submarinescorrect
- B.Actions during a naval blockade
- C.Actions during a beach landing
- D.Actions against enemy aircraft
Philip Joseph Cox received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions against enemy submarines.
Source: opening paragraph
6.Following his naval service, what profession did Philip Joseph Cox pursue?
- A.Doctor
- B.Engineer
- C.Barristercorrect
- D.Architect
Philip Joseph Cox later became a leading Barrister on the Birmingham circuit.
Source: opening paragraph
7.On which legal circuit did Philip Joseph Cox practice as a barrister?
- A.Liverpool
- B.Birminghamcorrect
- C.Manchester
- D.London
Philip Joseph Cox practiced law as a leading barrister on the Birmingham circuit.
Source: opening paragraph
8.What official legal title did Philip Joseph Cox achieve in his career?
- A.Lord Chancellor
- B.Queen's Counselcorrect
- C.Crown Prosecutor
- D.Magistrate
Philip Joseph Cox became a Queen's Counsel during his legal career.
Source: opening paragraph
9.Besides being a Queen's Counsel, what other legal role did Philip Joseph Cox hold?
- A.Solicitor
- B.Notary
- C.Attorney General
- D.Judgecorrect
Philip Joseph Cox served as both a Queen's Counsel and a judge.
Source: opening paragraph
10.In which case did Philip Joseph Cox serve as prosecuting counsel in 1975?
- A.Donald Nielson casecorrect
- B.Great Train Robbery case
- C.Birmingham Six case
- D.Bridgwater four case
Philip Joseph Cox was the prosecuting counsel in the 1975 Donald Nielson case.
Source: second paragraph
11.Philip Joseph Cox was the prosecuting counsel in the 1978 case involving which group?
- A.Guildford four
- B.Bridgwater fourcorrect
- C.Birmingham six
- D.Maguire seven
Philip Joseph Cox served as prosecuting counsel in the 1978 Bridgwater four case.
Source: second paragraph
12.What was the outcome of the 1975 Donald Nielson case prosecuted by Philip Joseph Cox?
- A.The defendant was acquitted
- B.The case was dismissed
- C.A conviction was securedcorrect
- D.A mistrial was declared
Philip Joseph Cox secured a conviction in the 1975 Donald Nielson case.
Source: second paragraph
13.What was the outcome of the 1978 Bridgwater four case prosecuted by Philip Joseph Cox?
- A.The defendant was acquitted
- B.The conviction was later quashedcorrect
- C.The prosecution withdrew the case
- D.The judge declared a mistrial
The conviction in the 1978 Bridgwater four case was later quashed.
Source: second paragraph
14.Why was the conviction in the 1978 Bridgwater four case eventually quashed?
- A.New DNA evidence emerged
- B.The jury was biased
- C.The police falsified evidencecorrect
- D.The judge provided incorrect instructions
The conviction was quashed after evidence emerged that the police had falsified evidence.
Source: second paragraph
15.Which decoration was awarded to Philip Joseph Cox for his wartime service?
- A.George Cross
- B.Victoria Cross
- C.Military Cross
- D.Distinguished Service Crosscorrect
Philip Joseph Cox was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Source: opening paragraph
16.How is the case of Donald Nielson referred to in the biography?
- A.Shadow hunter case
- B.Great escape case
- C.Black panther casecorrect
- D.Cat burglar case
The Donald Nielson case of 1975 is referred to as the black panther case in the text.
Source: second paragraph
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