The Privileged Text: R v Walsh and Spousal Privilege
Spousal privilege has existed for hundreds of years, serving as a legal safeguard for marital communications. During this period, there have been limited advancements or changes in how this law operates in Canada. The law of spousal privilege is outlined within s. 4(3) of the Canada Evidence Act.With the rate of technological advancement, and as communication methods between spouses evolve, the question arises: should spousal privilege extend to digital communications between
