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Privilege, 5th Edition

By Colin Passmore
Sweet & Maxwell U.K. October 2024

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780414121805
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
Publication
October 2024
Format
Hardback , 1190 pages
Jurisdiction
Commonwealth, International, U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

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.

Table of Contents

1.
Legal Professional Privilege: Core Principles
2.
Legal Professional Privilege: Advice Privilege
3.
Legal Professional Privilege: Litigation Privilege
4.
Privilege: Agents, In-House Lawyers, European Law Issues and Further Considerations Concerning Communication with Third Parties
5.
Pre-Existing Documents
6.
Joint and Common Interests
7.
Losing Privilege
8.
The Crime-Fraud Exception
9.
Claiming Privilege
10.
Without Prejudice Communications
11.
International Arbitration Privilege
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