C plc v P

Subject Matter

JUDICIAL PRECEDENT — House of Lords decision — How far binding — Decision of House of Lords inconsistent with human rights legislation — Whether decision binding on inferior courts

[2006] EWHC 1226 (Ch); [2006] Ch 549; [2006] 3 WLR 273; [2006] 4 All ER 311, Ch D

PRACTICE — Discovery — Privilege against self-incrimination — Claimant obtaining search order — Defendant making non-specific claim to privilege against self-incrimination before allowing search — Discovery of illegal material — Material remaining at all times with supervising solicitor and court-appointed expert — Whether defendant validly claiming privilege — Whether compliance with order resulting in loss of privilege — Whether privilege applying to evidence not produced under compulsion — Human Rights Act 1998, Sch 1, Pt I, art 6

[2006] EWHC 1226 (Ch); [2006] Ch 549; [2006] 3 WLR 273; [2006] 4 All ER 311, Ch D

Appellate History

Commentary

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Privilege against Self-Incrimination 39.18

Privilege against Self-Incrimination - Common law rule 50.101