United Kingdom

R v Derby Magistrates' Court, ex parte B

[1996] AC 487

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

Year1996

Statusunclear

Key Principle

Legal professional privilege is a fundamental right which cannot be overridden by the court's discretion to order disclosure; no exception exists however strong the case for disclosure.

Area of Law

evidence

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