Privilege against self-incrimination in private children proceedings (Part 1)

About this episode

Leslie Samuels KC discusses privilege against self-incrimination in private children proceedings with host Rebekah Batt.

In Part 1 of a two part special relating to privilege against self-incrimination, Leslie Samuels KC of Pump Court Chambers joins host Rebekah Batt to discuss the issue in the context of private children proceedings. This includes the extent of any such privilege, disclosure between family and criminal proceedings and guidance for practitioners dealing with the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Rebekah Batt

Guest: Leslie Samuels KC

Topics covered

• privilege against self-incrimination
• private children proceedings
• family law
• legal guidance
• criminal proceedings

Keywords

• self-incrimination
• private children proceedings
• family law
• legal privilege
• disclosure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pump Court Chambers

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