Moosey Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 What counts as perverting the course of justice though? Would an officer of the law who had added things to a witness statement be guilty of this charge. Its not related to the origional post its just a quick question i have. Just to amplify on this, adding to a statement is not an offence, nor is it inadmissable. It's just clarifying evidence. Anyone who gives a statement is a witness, and potentially can be cross examined at trial, where they can make reference to or even seek to amend their statements. Perjury/perverting course of justice only applies if the statements are proven intentionally false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Just to amplify on this, adding to a statement is not an offence, nor is it inadmissable. It's just clarifying evidence. Surely it is both if someone other than the person who made the statement, has added to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Surely it is both if someone other than the person who made the statement, has added to it? Sorry, I read that wrong. I thought we were referring to someone just adding to their own. My mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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