The 5th edition of Privilege is an essential work that provides a comprehensive examination of legal professional privilege. This authoritative resource establishes the core principles, rationale, and nature of privilege rights, offering practitioners and scholars alike a thorough understanding of this crucial aspect of law.
The book takes a practical approach, guiding readers through the complexities of privilege law, including its definition, occurrence, and boundaries. In particular:
- It analyses the many key judgments which have established the principles of privilege.
- It offers valuable insights into claiming privilege and explores the intricate circumstances that can lead to its loss.
- It distinguishes between legal professional privilege and without prejudice privilege, providing clarity on their differences and applications.
- It examines advice privilege in relation to client-lawyer relationships, confidential communications, and third-party interactions.
- It discusses litigation privilege in various contexts, including legal proceedings, expert witnesses, and criminal cases.
- It addresses the 'crime-fraud exception' and its application in both civil and criminal proceedings.
The fifth edition contains a brand-new chapter on International Arbitration Privilege.
