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Corporate watchdog and Delaney remain in dispute over hundreds of seized documents

Summary

A High Court judge has reserved judgement on whether 1,120 documents seized from the FAI by the ODCE can be used in an ongoing criminal investigation. The ODCE seeks court orders to examine the material, arguing it is not covered by Legal Professional Privilege (LPP). John Delaney, former FAI CEO and notice party to the directions action, opposes the request, claiming the documents are protected by LPP and should not be disclosed. The ODCE's application follows a larger seizure of 283,000 documents covering 17 years. After extensive submissions, Justice Leonie Reynolds noted the ODCE's urgency and that there is no dispute between the FAI and ODCE over LPP coverage. She reserved her decision, stating she would decide as soon as possible. The case remains pending.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Corporate watchdog and Delaney remain in dispute over hundreds of seized documents. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• February 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2021-07-20 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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