Informant Privilege
/ɪnˈfɔːrmənt ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal protection preventing disclosure of a confidential informant’s identity to safeguard their safety and encourage cooperation with law enforcement.
The court upheld informant privilege to protect the witness from retaliation.
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- informant privilege
- informant privileges
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Commentary
Informant privilege is critical in criminal law to maintain informants’ anonymity, but courts may balance this against defendants' rights to a fair trial.
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