Generally speaking is it a criminal offence to lie to Police about someone or make a false abuse claim against someone? e.g. In domestic violence disputes if say husband/wife or family members have a verbal argument, and 1 party makes a false/or exaggerated claim of abuse e.g. for financial gain, is making false abuse claims a criminal offence in the crimes Act. I thought It would be, and does it carry jail time?
I'd also imagine the one who suffers false abuse claims, could also file a civil suit of defamation against the party who lied about them.
I'd also imagine the one who suffers false abuse claims, could also file a civil suit of defamation against the party who lied about them.
