Urgent Advice Needed Plz

[Ladidi]

I am requiring some urgent advice with regards to a leagal postion on the withdrawal of police statements and what the outcome would be.

What could happen if an adult withdrew their police statement in which the case currently going through the courts?

[Amethyst]

Re: Urgent Advice Needed Plz

Hey Ladidi, it's nice to see you xx

It very much would depend on the severity of the accusation made, but if the case is already in the courts then I'm not sure that you can.

These sites may have some information on to help. Victim Support ยป Help for witnesses and The Crown Prosecution Service A little on Victims Personal Statement: Victims and Witnesses: The Crown Prosecution Service page too.

What happens when the victim withdraws support for the prosecution or no longer wishes to give evidence?
4.4 Sometimes a victim will ask the police not to proceed any further with the case, or will ask to withdraw the complaint. This does not necessarily mean that the case will therefore be stopped — we will first consider what other evidence is available.
4.5 As a general rule we will prosecute all cases where there is sufficient evidence and there are no factors preventing us from doing so.

It really depends on the case, reasons for withdrawing the statement etc.

Ame
xx

[Ladidi]

Re: Urgent Advice Needed Plz

Hi Ame,

It`s good to hear/see you too xx

I have sent you and email with a bit more information