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Witness identity protection — §8(1)(g) — CIC
Quick Reply: Identity of witnesses and informants in active investigations protected under §8[1][g] for life and safety. §8(1)(g) protects witness/informant identity where.
Central Information Commission · 2021-01-01 · Citation awaited
Identity of witnesses and informants in active investigations protected under §8[1][g] for life and safety. §8(1)(g) protects witness/informant identity where.
§8(1)(g) protects witness/informant identity where disclosure could endanger them.
Case details
| Court | Central Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2021-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Defence counsel / RTI applicant |
| Respondent | Investigating agency |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(g) |
| Outcome | Rejected |
Outcome
Identity of witnesses and informants in active investigations protected under §8(1)(g) for life and safety.
Ratio decidendi
§8(1)(g) protects information whose disclosure would endanger life or physical safety — including witness and informant identity in investigations. Protection continues post-investigation where the witness remains at risk.
Keywords
witness protection, §8(1)(g), CIC, informant
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