I have been accused of failing to furnish information and I am interested to know what evidence would need to be presented in court to demonstrate that, on the balance of probability, a document had been posted?
A simple log stating that a document was sent by first class post seems to be considered good enough when courts/police use the postal system, but the burden of proof seems to be far heavier on the public when trying to prove the same.
Clearly, a recorded/signed for postage receipt would prove it was posted, but I don’t have this. I am wondering if a scanned copy of the document sent (that is signed and dated - the document is a speeding NIP), together with a witness statement from a spouse supporting the fact that it was sent would suffice?
if not, what else would assist?
many thanks
A simple log stating that a document was sent by first class post seems to be considered good enough when courts/police use the postal system, but the burden of proof seems to be far heavier on the public when trying to prove the same.
Clearly, a recorded/signed for postage receipt would prove it was posted, but I don’t have this. I am wondering if a scanned copy of the document sent (that is signed and dated - the document is a speeding NIP), together with a witness statement from a spouse supporting the fact that it was sent would suffice?
if not, what else would assist?
many thanks
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