Police officers had unlawfully tape recorded private and confidential conversations between a suspect in custody and his solicitor. The police officers who had been asked to investigate the complaint appealed against an order saying that the tapes were to be withheld from examination by the police because of the abuse.
Held: The tapes could be released to the investigating team’s expert provided this was done in such a way as to prevent any further breach of the suspect’s legal professional privileges.
Citations:
[2005] EWHC 843 (Admin)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Lushington ex parte Otto QBD 1894
The end of a criminal trial is not necessarily the end of the court’s power to control the evidence submitted. . .
Cited – Regina v Derby Magistrates Court Ex Parte B HL 19-Oct-1995
No Breach of Solicitor Client Confidence Allowed
B was charged with the murder of a young girl. He made a confession to the police, but later changed his story, saying his stepfather had killed the girl. He was acquitted. The stepfather was then charged with the murder. At his committal for trial, . .
Cited – Regina v Cain HL 1985
The sentencing judge had exceeded his powers by making a criminal bankruptcy order. S40 appeared to deny a right of appeal against such an order.
Held: There is a strong presumption that except by specific provision the legislature will not . .
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Updated: 23 October 2022; Ref: scu.224938