Absolute immunity
Absolute immunity is a form of legal immunity for government officials that confers total immunity from criminal prosecution and lawsuits so long as they are acting within the scope of their duties.[1] Absolute immunity contrasts with qualified immunity, which only applies if specified conditions are met.
Absolute immunity has been applied to lawyers in some cases.[2]
See also
- Immunity from prosecution
- Zieper v. Metzinger
- Corruption
- Slavery
- Treason
- Terrorism
Notes
- ↑ Absolute Immunity. Louisiana State University Medical and Public Health Law Site.
- ↑ "Connecticut Court Rules That Lawyers Can't Be Sued for Fraud". Insurancejournal.com.