Code of Criminal Procedure Article 179
This English translation was last updated on 2020-01-15, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-05-13. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
In examining a witness who is or was a public official on matters which should be kept confidential for official reasons, the permission of the competent supervising public office or officer must be obtained.The permission specified in the preceding section may not be withheld unless the testimony would be harmful to the interests of the State.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第179條
以公務員或曾為公務員之人為證人，而就其職務上應守秘密之事項訊問者，應得該管監督機關或公務員之允許。
前項允許，除有妨害國家之利益者外，不得拒絕。
前項允許，除有妨害國家之利益者外，不得拒絕。