A taxi driver friend has received a letter from his local licensing office telling him a complaint against him has been received from a member of the public. He received a letter outlining various issues. The licensing office contacted the customer who agreed they were not happy. The driver gave a statement from his point of view. Thinking that would clear it up he carried on with his job. A short time later he was shocked to receive a further letter from the licensing office informing him that they were looking to suspend or remove his license to driver a taxi citing rude, aggressive and dangerous driving as the grounds. On reading the enclosed papers he was astonished to discover that an enforcement officer had emailed the witness (member of public) thanking him for the initial email, however, he further asks him (and i quote) can you recall what was said by the driver specifically? and specific phrases that were used for example? the email then goes on to say (again i quote) as your statement is from a completely separate bystander it will carry considerable weight if it confirms the passengers statement.
A further statement was made by the witness that has been really enhanced (jazzed up / sexed up) with words and phrases that bears no relevance to his original statement and certainly does not support what the customer says. This request was 2 weeks after the initial email of complaint. The question is....can this email requesting more info be legal? telling someone their statement will carry more weight will surely make that person feel so important they will say anything. imagine a police officer getting a statement and then 2 weeks later telling a witness that his statement is too vague and needs to be enhanced to ensure a conviction, i would think that police officer would be prosecuted for getting a witness to make startling allegations that are not supported by the passenger statement.
Any help on these points would be appreciated. I find it bizarre and obscene that a licensing authority can do this to obtain alleged evidence of wrong doing. Am i or my friend missing something here? Just been informed that the passenger claimed she was disabled (no physical evidence to support this claim) and cannot possibly read or write. The licensing office manager wrote her statement.
A further statement was made by the witness that has been really enhanced (jazzed up / sexed up) with words and phrases that bears no relevance to his original statement and certainly does not support what the customer says. This request was 2 weeks after the initial email of complaint. The question is....can this email requesting more info be legal? telling someone their statement will carry more weight will surely make that person feel so important they will say anything. imagine a police officer getting a statement and then 2 weeks later telling a witness that his statement is too vague and needs to be enhanced to ensure a conviction, i would think that police officer would be prosecuted for getting a witness to make startling allegations that are not supported by the passenger statement.
Any help on these points would be appreciated. I find it bizarre and obscene that a licensing authority can do this to obtain alleged evidence of wrong doing. Am i or my friend missing something here? Just been informed that the passenger claimed she was disabled (no physical evidence to support this claim) and cannot possibly read or write. The licensing office manager wrote her statement.
Taxi Driver complaint
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