The court’s duty to a child’s welfare can override issues of legal professional privilege if necessary. Parties and their legal professional representatives appearing in a court on a Children’s Act matter had a positive duty to disclose material documents, including experts’ reports and even where otherwise protected by privilege. If not the court’s assessment of the risks facing a child may be distorted.
Judges:
Thorpe J
Citations:
Ind Summary 16-Aug-1993, Times 18-Aug-1993
Statutes:
Children, Family, Legal Professions
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.80368