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Where two or more mandatory principles come into conflict, the principle which takes precedence is the one which best serves the public interest in the circumstances, especially the public interest in the proper administration of justice.'

Does this mean therefore that in criminal matters that the dutie of confidentiality and privilege are trumped and that for example a defence solicitor must say purley by way of example, divulge the whereabouts of his absconding client ( if known) ?