Philip Murphy
Philip Murphy is a historian and director of history and policy at the Institute of Historical Research. His academic work often addresses the implications of government transparency and the historical management of official documents. Murphy has argued for a more open approach to government records, suggesting that the original Freedom of Information Act introduced by Tony Blair has paradoxically led to increased restrictions on historical document disclosure.
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Recent news mentions
Philip Murphy is awaiting trial for a 2020 murder and was sentenced to six months in prison for breaching his bail conditions.
Murder accused jailed after 47-day bail breach
Bahamas· 2025-12-20
Philip Murphy has been jailed for 15 years for the repeated rape and sexual abuse of his half-brother and two girls 30 years ago.
‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for 15 years for sexual abuse of half-brother and two girls – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-08
Philip Murphy was a solicitor and an avid collector of antiques.
Peruse a lifetime’s worth of art and antiques in the Dún Laoghaire home of their collector – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Professor Philip Murphy wrote in The Times that membership in the Commonwealth is not in the King’s gift.
US ‘joining’ the Commonwealth: An unreasonable expectationBahamas· 2025-03-31
Professor Philip Murphy is the director of the history and policy at the Institute of Historical Research in London.
Ronald Sanders | The US ‘joining’ the Commonwealth: an unreasonable expectation | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-03-29
Prof Philip Murphy is the director of history and policy at the Institute of Historical Research.
Revealed: the guide the MoD uses to keep its secrets … secret | Freedom of information
United Kingdom· 2025-03-08
