Section 8: Paying a criminal for information

8. Paying a criminal for information No payment shall be made to persons involved in crime or other notorious behaviour, or to persons who have been engaged in crime or other notorious behaviour, in order to obtain information concerning any such behaviour, unless compelling societal interests indicate the contrary. I6 – 21 [Issue 8] Independent Broadcasting Authority Act THIRD SCHEDULE [Section 31] OATH I, ........................................................................................., being appointed Chairperson/Member/Director/employee of the Standards Committee/Complaints Committee/Authority, do hereby swear/solemnly affirm that I will, to the best of my judgment, act for the furtherance of the objects of the Committee/Authority and shall not, on any account and at any time, disclose, otherwise than with the authorisation of the Authority, or where it is strictly necessary for the performance of my duties, any confidential information obtained by me by virtue of my official capacity. Taken before me ................................................................. Master and Registrar of the Supreme Court [Issue 8] I6 – 22