Arnaud Leyer
Anonymous intelligence has been used in our criminal procedure since time immemorial. So much so that it is used very readily, with investigators taking certain liberties regarding its use. Consequently, the credibility of this type of intelligence has always been called into question. Given the relative leniency surrounding its collection, the French legislature created the procedure for anonymous testimony to provide a framework for the use of anonymity. But does this really allow for a better understanding of anonymous information when it comes to judging the defendant? Given the importance of the rights of the defense and what that entails, one might well wonder. And the role of this type of information in the proceedings continues to raise questions.