Section 22D: Protection of informers

22D. Protection of informers (1) (a) Where any information is received by any person other than a police officer concerning an act of terrorism, any other activity relating to terrorism or any preparatory act in that connection in Mauritius or elsewhere, that person shall— (i) forthwith report the matter to a police officer at the nearest police station; and (ii) not disclose the information or the name of the informer to any other person. (b) Any matter relating to information referred to in paragraph (a) which is received by a person other than a police officer shall— (i) be privileged; and (ii) not be disclosed in any proceedings before any Court, tribunal or other authority. (2) Where any record which is given in evidence, or liable to inspection in any proceedings contains an entry relating to the informer or the information given by the informer, the person having custody of the record shall cause every part relating to the informer or the information given to be concealed from view so as to protect the identity of the informer. (3) Any person who contravenes this section shall commit an offence. (4) Any person who commits an act of victimisation against a person who makes a report under subsection (1) shall commit an offence. (5) In this section— “victimisation” means an act— (a) which causes injury, damage or loss; (b) of intimidation or harassment; (c) of discrimination, disadvantage or adverse treatment in relation to a person’s employment; or (d) amounting to a threat of reprisals. [S. 22D inserted by s. 11 of Act 27 of 2016 w.e.f. 9 January 2017.] PART V – INVESTIGATION 23. – 24. — [Ss. 23 and 24 repealed by s. 25 (4) (b) of Act 35 of 2003 w.e.f. 15 November 2003.]