R v. Hay Priest–penitent privilege in England



in 1860 case, catholic priest committed contempt of court failing give evidence how came allegedly stolen watch on grounds came possession way of confessional. court insisted asked plain matter of fact , not breach seal of confessional. catholic encyclopedia suggests case supports view confessional privileged.







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