171Client legal privilege

171 Client legal privilege (1) An Act or statutory instrument must be interpreted to preserve the common law privilege in relation to client legal privilege (also known as legal professional privilege). (2) However, this section does not affect the operation of the Evidence Note The Evidence Act 2011, div 3.10.1 contains provisions about client legal privilege.

Courts, tribunals and other decision-makers Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Courts, tribunals and other decision-makers 175 Meaning of law—ch 16 176 Jurisdiction of courts and tribunals (1) This section applies if a law, whether expressly or by implication, authorises a proceeding (whether civil or criminal) to be brought in a particular court or tribunal in relation to a matter. (2) The law vests the court or tribunal with jurisdiction in the matter. (3) The jurisdiction so vested is not limited by any limits to which any other jurisdiction of the court or tribunal may be subject. Note See also s 45 which relates to the making of rules carrying out or giving effect to the jurisdiction of the court or tribunal.