Investigatory Privilege
/ɪnˈvɛstəɡətɔːri ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal right protecting certain information gathered during criminal investigations from disclosure in legal proceedings.
The court recognized investigatory privilege to keep confidential the details of the undercover operation.
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Commentary
Investigatory privilege is often asserted to preserve secrecy in law enforcement investigations, balancing the need for confidentiality against the rights of defendants.
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