Deliberate Ignorance

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 5th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-5THCIR-CR-1-37A
• Format: Word

Description

Deliberate Ignorance Deliberate Ignorance is a concept of willful blindness, in which an individual consciously chooses not to gain knowledge of a situation or problem that could potentially be damaging to them. It is often employed by individuals in positions of power or authority to protect their interests or avoid responsibility. The three main types of Deliberate Ignorance are: strategic ignorance, where an individual is aware that if they gain knowledge of a problem or issue, it will be difficult for them to deny their involvement; willful blindness, where an individual consciously chooses not to gain knowledge of a situation in order to gain a benefit; and intentional ignorance, where an individual ignores evidence that would otherwise be relevant to their decision. All types of Deliberate Ignorance are unethical and can lead to dangerous outcomes.

Deliberate Ignorance is a concept of willful blindness, in which an individual consciously chooses not to gain knowledge of a situation or problem that could potentially be damaging to them. It is often employed by individuals in positions of power or authority to protect their interests or avoid responsibility. The three main types of Deliberate Ignorance are: strategic ignorance, where an individual is aware that if they gain knowledge of a problem or issue, it will be difficult for them to deny their involvement; willful blindness, where an individual consciously chooses not to gain knowledge of a situation in order to gain a benefit; and intentional ignorance, where an individual ignores evidence that would otherwise be relevant to their decision. All types of Deliberate Ignorance are unethical and can lead to dangerous outcomes.