Edwards v Public Servs. Cttee. [1992] JLR 41 (11 February 1992)

Statements volunteered for the specific purpose of a police inquiry into possible corruption in public services are not to be disclosed in civil proceedings due to public interest immunity.

Citation: [1992] JLR 41
Parties: Applicant: Edwards; Respondent: Public Services Committee
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 11 February 1992
Procedural Posture: Civil / Interlocutory Application
Outcome: Application for disclosure refused
Legal Topics: Privilege, Public Interest Immunity, Disclosure in Civil Proceedings

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Parties

Edwards

Applicant

Public Services Committee

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether statements volunteered for a police inquiry into possible corruption in public services are subject to public interest immunity and should not be disclosed in civil proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Statements volunteered for the specific purpose of a police inquiry into possible corruption in public services are not to be disclosed in civil proceedings due to public interest immunity.

Court Disposition

Application for disclosure refused

Orders

Statements not to be disclosed in civil proceedings