Professional secrecy of an attorney-at-law in criminal proceedings – constitutional guarantees and statutory threats Cover Image

Tajemnica zawodowa radcy prawnego w procesie karnym – konstytucyjne gwarancje i ustawowe zagrożenia
Professional secrecy of an attorney-at-law in criminal proceedings – constitutional guarantees and statutory threats

Author(s): Sławomir Patyra
Subject(s): Constitutional Law, Sociology of Law
Published by: Krajowa Izba Radców Prawnych
Keywords: professional secrecy; attorney-at-law; right to defense; lawyers’ rights; Constitution

Summary/Abstract: The article concerns the issue of professional secrecy of an attorney-at-law in criminal proceedings. The author analyzes the applicable provisions of law and the practice of applying the law from the point of view of the regulations regarding the right to defense, originating from the Constitution and from the Act on attorneys-at-law. In conclusion, the author presents current threats resulting from excessive state interference in the sphere of lawyers’ rights connected with professional secrecy.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 9-24
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish