Why are private conversations with a spiritual advisor or a spouse given privileged status?
D.W. asked:
I can see the need for attorney-client privilege, but what is the reason for allowing religious and spousal privilege?
No, I don’t think such conversations should be excluded from the process. They may have higher personal value, but personal sentiments aren’t relevant here.
I can see the need for attorney-client privilege, but what is the reason for allowing religious and spousal privilege?
No, I don’t think such conversations should be excluded from the process. They may have higher personal value, but personal sentiments aren’t relevant here.
I also think it’s a damned shame that O.J.’s confession to Rosie Greer was privileged.
Folks, I’m new to Yahoo! Answers and don’t know how to post a response to your posts. All I can do for now is add my response to the original question.
My question remains unanswered: What is the legal theory behind religious/spousal privilege?
