Abstract
One of the partial components of the right to defense is the protection of the confidential relationship (privileged conversation) between the accused and his counsel. With reference to the relevant jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and the domestic legislature, the author points out that the right to defense and related rights (except for those expressly excluded by statute) also undoubtedly serves corporations.
The contribution deals with the question, how should the right to privileged communications between the accused and his counsel be upheld if the accused is a corporation. Author finds his inspiration in the case-law of the courts of the United States and local rules of "Control group test" and "Subject matter test".
In conclusion, he strives to outline a solution to the issue also in the context of Czech legislature.