Can a solicitor pass information about someone between clients, or is it all confidential?
2007-06-19 08:19:38 · 6 answers · asked by Mas 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Only if they stand to make money from so doing.
They are unprincipled sharks.
2007-06-19 09:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. This would be a breach of client confidentiality if it is information gained in the course of acting on behalf of a client, unless it is a reportable offence under the Money Laundering Regulations. If the information concerned is general knowledge and they came across it otherwise than in the course of representing you -- for example, while queueing together in a supermarket, or travelling together by bus -- then there is no objection to their passing it on if it is of interest to another person. For example, if you proudly announced that you had been awarded a distinction in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, then there would be no need for the solicitor to keep quiet about it.
2007-06-19 16:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its all confidential. They are able to network with other organisations with the clients written authorisation if it is relevant to the case. Do you suspect this may have happened or is it just a general question? I was wondering about conflict of interest. If this is the case, you need to find a different solicitor, or your case could be compromised. Solicitors spend a lot of time and money training to be accepted onto the bar. I think it would be strange if someone was willing to risk that.
2007-06-19 15:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by DJJD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Information given to a solictor by a client, as a client, is confidential to that client. It cannot be revealed to anyone (including the court) without that client's permission. It is covered by legal professional privilege
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The sole and only exception is information which tends to show breach of maoney-laundering regulations.
Information which comes to the solictor other than by way of confidential client information (eg: Sally is having a baby and Joe has bought a new car) can be passed to anyone, including clients.
Hope this answers your question
2007-06-19 16:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by JZD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No and if he-she has , is in breach of client confidentiality a tad serious , bet the governing body would love to know.
2007-06-19 15:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by the_tent_man36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not without the permission of the client "Not Never No How!"
2007-06-19 15:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋