Police lying during statements

[Tallypet]

I would prefer not to say too much about my situation. However I have to go to court about an assault (not me assaulting but being assaulted)

What I would like to know is: if the DC interviewing me knowingly lied in a video interview, that I have proof of, is this statement still viable in the eyes of the Procurator Fiscal to carry the case forward or because the DC involved lied in the statement can the case be dropped

[Nicknacky]

By lying what do you mean? Are you wanting the case to be dropped?

If the pf is aware of inaccuracies/lies then they would obviously consider the position of the case but it's impossible to say given the info you have posted (obviously appreciate why). You would be best to contact the pf office and discuss the situation.

[Tallypet]

Hi nicky. Yes I do want the case dropped. Even if the DC told a few small lies (them against me - that I can prove) would this not be grounds to throw it out?

I absolutely can not mentally go through a trial and want to protect myself and my family and need this dropped.

I have a solicitor but wanted to check on here first

[Redrosesplease]

English law here but my so. Was involved in an incident in which a policeman alleged my son had been aggressive and sworn at him and he was arrested. Cannabis was also found in a tiny quantity. The arrest and alleged incident occurred in my sons home. The police had a history of harassing my son because of a neighbourhood dispute where they took the side of the neighbour.

My son however had taped the incident and it proved my son had actually been trying to diffuse the situation and the aggression was all on the part of the policeman. The cannabis charge stood (it was I think to make the police look less of the arses they were) but all other charges dropped.

We reported this to the police complaints authority and the investigating officer looked extremely shocked when he heard the recording and the pc was reprimanded should have been kicked into touch imo

So I think charges may be dropped as the evidence is tainted. See a solicitor specialising in criminal law, my son did.

[Nicknacky]

Op, its obviously impossible to say but I would suggest no, it wouldn't be enough to drop the case. Do the "lies" change what happened or what the available evidence shows what happened?

Should it proceed to trial then the officer could be asked about it and maybe it would cast enough doubt on a case to prevent a guilty verdict.

Have you spoken to anyone at the pf's office about your feelings and about your concerns?