Witness statements?

[demonbiker]

Question?

If someone make a witness statement to their employer about something they say they saw, then decides they want to withdraw it and put it in writing that they want to with draw it,does the employer have to accept the withdrawal? And can they use it as evidence?

No it isnt me!!!

[mr_b]

i would’ve have thought so unless it goes to court and then you’d be able to enter a statement witnessed by a solicitor explaining why you’ve changed your story. if your employer asks you to give a written statement against a colleague always think twice.
proper legal advice is a good idea

[rikki-uk]

demonbiker:
Question?

If someone make a witness statement to their employer about something they say they saw, then decides they want to withdraw it and put it in writing that they want to with draw it,does the employer have to accept the withdrawal? And can they use it as evidence?

No it isnt me!!!

Quick answer, you boss is not a court of law, and not bound by any laws, if he has the statement… he can use it, it was given voluntariiy and once passed over it is the property of your boss, so no you cant withdraw it

can thery use it as evidence… depends on what scenerio you are talking about
as a very rough guide in a civil case probably yes
in a crminal case almost certainly no
in an “in house” disciplinary hearing yes without doubt

the question is a bit open, and without more details its hard to give a detailed response

[demonbiker]

Someone at work gave a statement and now his statment has got someone in hot water,so he tried to withdraw it!

[mad_dan]

It’s a bit like sliding into something on ice then thinking I will start that again and you go back and do it again but the damage is still done

Whoever they are it sounds like they are in deep deep sheep dip

[44_tonne_ton]

demonbiker:
Someone at work gave a statement and now his statment has got someone in hot water,so he tried to withdraw it!

That’s usually the outcome when you make statements…was he promised anonymity when he made it!

[cruise_control]

your “friend” at work surely would not of made the statement if he hadnt of know what would happen do you if it was explained to them what would happen to this person if he made a statement.

like others have said it depends on what exactly went on was this person the only “witness” to what ever happened hence even with annoniminity the other guy would guess who made the statement, this guy in trouble then went and spoke to his friend who made the statement and now he wants to withdraw it

[demonbiker]

Told him to get legal advice,to get proper procedures!
Damage is done as you say!