Privileged position

Table of contents

• What does the Investigatory Powers Bill (the Bill) provide in the context of privilege?
• What stage is this development at?
• What is the likelihood of this coming into force?
• What practical tips do you have for practitioners in the event this comes into force?
• What would proposed changes to the SRA Handbook provide in the context of privilege?
• What stage is this development at?
• What is the likelihood of these changes coming into force?
• What practical tips do you have for practitioners in the event this comes into force?

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: Recent developments in several areas are set to impact on the law around privilege and have caused concern in the legal community. These include the Investigatory Powers Bill, data retention, changes to the SRA Handbook, and the Law Society’s draft guidance on legal professional privilege. Richard Little, partner, and Lucy Webster, senior associate, at Eversheds LLP, assess the proposals and give an overview of what the changes may mean.