question about stopping an accusal

[capitalcheck]

if a case has just begun and solicitors have been contacted but it has not been taken to court yet. If the accuser wants to stop pursuing the case. What ways are there to stop? And do any of these methods go on permanent record?

Also, If the accuser sends a letter of admission saying they lied, does that go on their permanent record as a false accusation or in any other way?

[islandgirl]

Is this a domestic violence case?

[capitalcheck]

Is this a domestic violence case?

yeah it is

[islandgirl]

The accuser can attempt to withdraw their statement but the Police may go ahead anyway in the public interest and bring the accuser to court to give evidence. Or they may not. Depends on the facts of the case and if there are other witnesses.

[capitalcheck]

ah okay thankyou so much

[islandgirl]

In answer to the other questions I am sure the Police will keep a record of the issue even if they do not prosectute. Magistrates are often told how many "call outs" related to DV there have been to an address for example. This information will inform them of an appropriate course of action should there be another incident in the future. I have seen cases in court where the victim "withdrew their statement" or was a "hostile witness" but they still went ahead sometimes with the victim legally made to attend when they did not wish to any longer. As I say it depends on the severity of the issue and if there are other witnesses etc. Courts take DV extremely seriously and rightly so.