Witness order

[singvict]

The respondent in my Employment Tribunal claim has not called a key witness or submitted a statement from him because they are no longer employed by the company and are hostile. The witness could confirm a blatant lie and fabricated story from another witness statement in which he is mentioned and would prove perjury.

 

When and how do I request a witness order from the Tribunal. Do I leave it until the hearing starts?

 

Do I bring up the possibility of perjury with the Tribunal?

[honeybee13]

Hello there.

 

I expect the guys will be along later with advice for you.

 

I'm not an expert, but I would have thought if you want a chance of someone turning up to give evidence to the tribunal, they need to be asked beforehand. What stage are you at please? CMD, PHR etc?

 

I'm not sure if tribunals deal with perjury, I'll see if I can find something on another thread about that.

 

My best, HB

[honeybee13]

Hello again. Some mention of perjury and tribunals here.

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?351486-lost-tribunal-but-employer-lied-and-got-away-with-it-what-to-do-next&highlight=tribunal+perjury

 

...and here.

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?349396-Employment-Tribunals-amp-Perjury&highlight=tribunal+perjury

 

HB

[becky2585]

Do it as far in advance as possible. Write to the Tribunsl requesting a Witness Order. You need to state why their evidence is important and copy the application to the Respondent. You need to know the name and address of the employee to do so.

 

If they fail to attend in breach of a Witness Order, it's a criminal offence.

[Planner]

I seem to recall that if you do call a witness in this fashion, they are only obliged to answer yes or no to questions that are asked by you/ your representation.