Explanatory Notes

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

2001 CHAPTER 16

11th May 2001

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Powers of seizure

Outline of proposals

Section 65: Meaning of “legal privilege”

182.This secton provides a definition of “legal privilege” for Part 2 which is based, in part, on the meaning of “legal privilege” in the relevant power listed in Schedule 1 so that the meaning varies slightly according to which of those powers is being exercised.