The giving of sound evidence is the cornerstone of the criminal justice system. Giving false evidence strikes at the very heart of a criminal trial, since it undermines its fundamental premise — that the judge will be able to decide, fairly and impartially, based on the best available evidence.
It may be surprising to some, then, that prosecutions for the giving of false evidence are relatively rare, even though judges often find witnesses unreliable or incorrect during a trial.
Read the full article by RHTLaw Asia Of Counsel Alexander Woon on Today Online here: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/explainer-law-giving-false-evidence-2156321
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