Perjury

[friendinneed]

I lost my employment tribunal case and had a costs order against me.
A witness for the respondent commited perjury, providing several untruths to the tribunal. The witness provided evidence which was believed, resulting in me being seen as untruthful and this led the judge to reaching the verdict that she reached. How bad that ET reached their verdict on untruths.
Since then, significant new documentary evidence has come to light which shows that a crucial witnees commited perjury, repeatedly lying. I didn't have the evidence at the time.
How can I let my ex employer get away with this when costs involved.
i now intend to take this further, either through my ex employer or more likely through the police. Will they take the case on?
Just in the process of drafting a letter. I can't let them get away with this, but wonder if legal action can be taken when it's a tribunal.
I would appreciate your thoughts, due to the financial impact on my family.

[Johnboy007]

Re: Perjury

Unfortunately you can only appeal against the decision of the tribunal, ON A POINT OF LAW.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) will not normally re-examine issues of fact.
Try this link which will explain everything to you.
http://www.justice.gov.uk/tribunals/...ppeals/appeals

[des8]

Re: Perjury

You may find this link helpful:http://www.ukfamilylawreform.co.uk/p...vember2002.htm

[Johnboy007]

Re: Perjury

You may find this link helpful:http://www.ukfamilylawreform.co.uk/p...vember2002.htm

Thanks for this des......
It made interesting reading.
:tinysmile_twink_t2:aw:

[stevemLS]

Re: Perjury

Perjury is a criminal matter whether it occurs in civil or criminal proceedings.

However, it must be wilful and the offender must have the mens tea of the offence. A witness who relates incorrect facts honestly believing them to be true is not guilty of an offence.

It is in the nature of all contested proceedings that the court/tribunal prefers some evidence over other, that does not mean those who tendered the other evidence have committed any offence.

Unless your documentary evidence plainly shows that there is a likelihood that the witness knowingly gave false evidence and that it had a significant impact on the proceedings, I think you will struggle to interest the police.

IF the witness is successfully prosecuted for the offence then it MAY be possible to have the ET decision set aside. You face an uphill struggle though.

[friendinneed]

Re: Perjury

Thanks for your replies.
I have new evidence which demonstrates 100% that a key witness committed perjury.
Although life has to carry on, I will go as far as necessary to show that perjury has been committed, contributing to me losing my case. I will now request the assistance of my MP.
Shameful behaviour and I want justice.
Thanks again!

[wales01man]

Re: Perjury

Good luck but expect a long hard slog to get Justice