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Which type of privilege protects a party from self-incrimination?
Which type of privilege protects a party from self-incrimination?
A document written between spouses is protected by legal professional privilege.
A document written between spouses is protected by legal professional privilege.
False
What type of privilege applies to documents written by an attorney to their client?
What type of privilege applies to documents written by an attorney to their client?
Legal professional privilege
A document written off made _____ is used to facilitate negotiations without admission of liability.
A document written off made _____ is used to facilitate negotiations without admission of liability.
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Match the types of privilege with their descriptions:
Match the types of privilege with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Privileged Documents
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Implicating a party in a criminal offence: Documents implicating a party in a crime are protected by the privilege against self-incrimination. This prevents the individual from being forced to provide evidence that could incriminate them.
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Marital Privilege: Documents between spouses are protected by marital privilege. This privilege generally safeguards communications and documents within the marital relationship.
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"Without Prejudice" Documents: Documents marked "without prejudice" are not admissible in court. This is a legal agreement that any communications made, designed to settle the matter, are not used as evidence if the matter doesn't settle.
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Legal Professional Privilege: Documents created by an attorney for their client are protected by legal professional privilege; communications and documents between the attorney and their client are confidential in court. Communications or documents intended to help settle a situation would also be considered without prejudice.
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This quiz covers various types of legal privileges, including the privilege against self-incrimination, marital privilege, and legal professional privilege. It also discusses the significance of 'without prejudice' communications. Test your knowledge on these essential legal concepts.
