Argyll v Argyll [1967] CH 302

KEY POINTS

• Interlocutory injunction granted to protect marital confidences.

• Confidentiality concept applied to protect privacy of communications between spouses.

• Court aimed to protect those involved in divorce proceedings.

FACTS

• An injunction was granted to prevent the newspaper from publishing marital confidences.

• Section 1(1)(b) prohibited publication of certain details not injurious to public morals.

• Ungoed-Thomas J cited the policy of the law to protect confidential communications between spouses.

COMMENTARY

• The case established the importance of protecting the privacy of communications between spouses.

• The court's decision sought to protect and preserve the delicate relationship between husband and wife.

• The ruling demonstrated the legal system's intent to maintain confidentiality and encourage trust in marital relationships.