Originally posted by RedmikeIt was terrible to read the examinations and cross-examinations. Typical libel case - people think they can simply lie with impunity. I realise investigations are supposed to be ongoing re purjury, but I won't be holding my breath.
This is my claim, and the claim of the majority of the people at the meeting.
He had already admitted attending the club (with a tabloid journalist, of all people) to a couple of senior people in the party in previous years, but had agreed that it was politically reckless and said he would stop. So, when the allegations surfaced in the press, it was clear t ...[text shortened]... eny it to the party - some people already knew what he was doing, before the press got it.
No1 is 100pc right about defamation laws over here and the burden of proof.
Originally posted by dottewellIt is unlikely that there will be perjury charges, but as there have been complaints, then the police will have to investigate.
It was terrible to read the examinations and cross-examinations. Typical libel case - people think they can simply lie with impunity. I realise investigations are supposed to be ongoing re purjury, but I won't be holding my breath.
No1 is 100pc right about defamation laws over here and the burden of proof.
The original hand-written minutes were also handed to the police today.