From Reformation to nineteenth century Priest–penitent privilege in England



during reformation, church of england established when king henry viii broke roman catholic church. respect of courts seal of confessional less compelling during period. during trial of fr. henry garnet, conspiracy in gunpowder plot, defence plot had been communicated him robert catesby under seal of confessional not rejected out of hand court, perhaps surprising decision given political climate.








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