Privileged discussions

November 20, 2008

Might I reassure Robert Nancarrow (Letters, 13 November)? Evidence submitted to any Parliamentary Select Committee is covered by absolute privilege. Furthermore, an employer who disciplines an employee in respect of such evidence is guilty of a criminal offence.

Geoffrey Alderman, University of Buckingham.

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