Argyll v Argyll [1967] CH 302

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.

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.

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.