The criminal court process depends on a full and accurate presentation of facts. Why then does the law provide for privileges that allow people in certain relationship to avoid testifying about criminal matters?

What will be an ideal response?


Student responses should include the nature of the relationships, confidentiality issues, the need for the open disclosure of information in certain relationships, and the need for full and frank communication between certain parties.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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