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R v H

R v H; R v C [2004] UKHL 3; [2004] 2 AC 134; [2004] 1 All ER 1269
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year2004
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

On a public-interest-immunity claim the court must apply a structured series of questions ensuring maximum disclosure consistent with protecting the public interest; appointment of special counsel is a measure of last resort.

Area of Law

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