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Essex County Council v Regina (Legal Professional Privilege): FD 23 Jul 1993

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 Act 1989

Children, Family, Legal Professions

Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.80368

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