Is solicitor client privilege limited to the opening of solicitor client mail and even reading if necessary?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. Aziga, 2008 CanLII 39222 (ON SC):
In balancing a private interest in solicitor client privilege and “the public interest in maintaining the security of a penal institution “that scale must come down in favour of the public safety interest. The opening of solicitor client mail and even reading if necessary is an acceptable limitation on this privilege if the interference is “no greater than is essential to the maintenance of security and rehabilitation of the inmate.” Canada v. Solosky, 1979 CanLII 9 (SCC), [1980] 1 S.C.R. 821 at 840.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What privilege does solicitor privilege apply to confidential communications between solicitor and client? (Ontario, Canada)
Does solicitor-client privilege apply to communications between a client and solicitor? (Ontario, Canada)
Can solicitor-client privilege apply to communications between solicitor and client? (Ontario, Canada)
Does solicitor-client privilege extend beyond litigation privilege? (Ontario, Canada)
Is solicitor-client privilege a waiver of privilege? (Ontario, Canada)
Does the term "solicitor-client privilege" need to be used by the legislature to abrogate privilege? (Ontario, Canada)
Does solicitor privilege apply to communications between solicitor and client? (Ontario, Canada)
Does solicitor-client privilege apply to communications between counsel and client? (Ontario, Canada)
What is a solicitor's duty to return documents from opposing counsel that are governed by solicitor client privilege? (Ontario, Canada)
Is a solicitor and client entitled to costs on a solicitor-and-client scale? (Ontario, Canada)
