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... judicial system, truth seeking ought to take precedence over privileged communication”
Sir Francis Bacon once said, “Next to religion, let your care be to promote justice. ... judicial system, truth seeking ought to take precedence over privileged communication. ...
privileged communication- conversation that takes places within the context of a protected relationship, such as that between an attorney and client, a husband and wife, a priest and penitent, and a doctor and patient. ... However, there are exceptions that can invalidate a privileged communication, and there are various circumstances where it can be waived, either purposefully or unintentionally; also known as privileged information (Letric Law Library). ... courts, if privileged communication is kept in private justice cannot prevail, thus, freedom cannot prevail either.
My first contention is that privileged communication inhibits justice. ... Keeping privileged communication (privileged information) private hinders justice. ... In addition, Professor Ferdinand Shoeman also believes that justice is undermined by privileged communication (privacy). ... ” In other words, by keeping privileged communication private, justice is inhibited. ... With privileged communication kept in private, justice and freedom are hindered.
Approximate Word count = 834
Approximate Pages = 3.3
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