Which statement best summarizes the rules for disclosure?

• A. Disclosures are never allowed.
• B. Disclosures are always allowed.
• C. Disclosures may be made to instructing solicitors, admin staff, or in the course of devilling work under Rule 107 without breaching Rule 108.
• D. Disclosures require a court order.

Answer: (C)

Disclosures are allowed when they are necessary for the proper performance of a barrister’s duties and are limited to people who need to know, such as the instructing solicitor, administrative staff, or during devilling work, under Rule 107, without breaching Rule 108. This reflects a careful balance: client confidentiality remains the default, but the rules permit sharing with those directly involved in preparing and delivering the legal service to ensure the work is carried out effectively. The other statements are too absolute or restrictive—disclosures aren’t never allowed, they aren’t automatically permitted in all circumstances, and they don’t require a court order to happen.