Public Interest Immunity Flashcards
What is Public Interest Immunity?
Common law doctrine whereby confidential information relevant to court proceedings is withheld on the grounds that public interest in its disclosure outweighs the competing public interest in its suppression
In deciding whether material might be subject to PII, what should you consider?
CARWORM D(x8)
C – Contains sensitive police intel
A – Any statements provided only on condition that contents not disclosed
R – Relates to ongoing investigation and jeopardises safety
W – Would affect security of correctional centre
O – Other agency materials (AFP, ASIO etc)
R – Reveals police methodology, equipment etc (Surveillance)
M – Might create risk of domestic strife
D – Discloses ID of HS, witness or community source
D – Discloses ID/whereabouts of witness/family
D – Discloses ID of vic
D – Discloses ID of participant in conop
D – Discloses location of covert police premises/surveillance
D – Documents if become publicly known, might facilitate commission of offences to avoid detection
D – Discloses sexual history of complainant or witness
D – Deal with national security
