1. Witness records need to be kept confidential. It is the legal obligation of the police to keep the transcripts made by witnesses confidential. If there is any disclosure of witness information, the parties may complain to the discipline inspection department of the public security organ at a higher level, and the discipline inspection department will punish the police according to the above provisions. If serious consequences are caused and a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility may also be investigated.
2. Legal basis: Article 22 of the People's Police Law of the People's Republic of China shall not commit any of the following acts:
(1) Spreading remarks damaging the reputation of the country, joining illegal organizations, participating in assemblies, processions, demonstrations and other activities aimed at opposing the country, and participating in strikes;
(2) divulging state secrets and police work secrets;
(three) practicing fraud, concealing the case, shielding and conniving at illegal and criminal activities;
(4) extorting confessions by torture, corporal punishment or maltreating criminals;
(five) illegally depriving or restricting the personal freedom of others, and illegally searching the body, articles, residence or place of others;
(six) extortion or soliciting or accepting bribes;
(seven) beating others or instructing others to beat others;
(eight) illegal punishment or charge fees;
(nine) accept the parties and their agents to treat and give gifts;
(10) engaging in profit-making business activities or being employed by any individual or organization;
(eleven) dereliction of duty, do not perform their statutory obligations;
(twelve) other violations of law and discipline.
Second, does the witness have a record of taking notes?
There will be no criminal record when the witness takes a statement. They will only take notes at the police station, will not be punished, and will not leave a criminal record.