Protection of Attorney-Client Privilege in Europe
Penn State International Law Review, Vol. 28, No. 2, 2008
Maastricht Faculty of Law Working Paper , Vol. 5, No. 11, 2009
26 Pages Posted: 29 Jul 2009
Date Written: July 28, 2009
Abstract
This article sets out the European perspective on attorney-client privilege and confidentiality and is based on a presentation made at the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) Fifth International Conference held April 5th to May 8th, 2008 in Amsterdam. The aim is to provide a general overview of how attorney-client privilege is constructed, protected, and perceived in Europe.
Keywords: professional privilege, human rights, privacy, fair trial
JEL Classification: K14
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