5. Progress Test

Question 1

When may a prosecution for perjury begin?

Answer 1

At the direction of the Police Commissioner or the recommendation of the Courts.

Question 2

What intent must you be able to prove in order to establish a charge of perjury?

Answer 2

There was an intent to mislead the tribunal knowing that the evidence given was false.

Question 3

what are the two main points to be covered when interviewing a suspect in respect of perjury?

Answer 3

• whether the suspect they that his evidence was false

- whether they intended to mislead the tribunal governing the process.

Question 4

List six examples of conspiring or attempting to obstruct, prevent, pervert or defeat the course of justice?

Answer 4

• Preventing a witness from giving evidence
• Wilfully going absent as a witness
• Threatening or bribing a witness
• Concealing the fact that an actual offence has
  occurred
• Giving false information to obstruct the police with
  their inquiries.
• Giving false information to Probation