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Medical confidentiality in legal proceedings is up for review

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Tuesday 9 May 2023, 03:39 PM
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Submissions are sought on a review of the Evidence Act 2006
We suggest it is unlikely the privilege exception was intended to include court-ordered treatment The Law Commission is seeking submissions on w
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Te Arotake Tuatoru i te Evidence Act 2006 | The Third Review of the Evidence Act
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