HC Deb 03 May 1983 vol 42 cc109-11
Meanings of 'personal records'
`In this Part of this Act "personal records" means documents and other records concerning an individual (whether living or dead) who can be identified from them, and relating—
(a) to his physical or mental health;
(b) to spiritual counselling or assistance given or to be given to him;
(c) to social work or similiar activities involving counselling or assistance given or to be given to him; or

are not items subject to legal privilege if they were not made in connection with the giving of legal advice or in connection with or in contemplation of legal proceedings and for the purpose of such proceedings. (4) Documents or articles held with the intention of furthering a criminal purpose are not items subject to legal privilege.'.

(d) to other activities relating to his personal welfare and involving counselling or assistance given or to be given to him—
(i) by any voluntary organisation; or
(ii) by any individual who by reason of his office or occupation has responsibilities for his personal welfare.'.

Amendment (f) to new clause 5, in line 10, after 'any', insert 'lawful'.

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