I just got instructions for my testimony...

[HoreTore]

My boss is such a great, honest man.

Just got a call from him. It was about an ex-colleague, who was fired for theft. It seems that he hasn't been paid what he's owed, and as such has sued my boss to get his money. My boss has therefore reported him to the police for the theft, he had previously just accepted an immediate resignation without involving the police.

Now the fun begins. You see, my boss used to have surveillance evidence against him. That evidence is now gone(I don't know why). So, he needs witnesses. This is where I come in. I was at work at the time, and I'm also seen in the video tape, with my colleague supposedly stealing 'right in front of my eyes'. Thing is, I don't remember it, nor did I notice it at the time(if I did I would've remembered it). This was on the 5th of July. My memory doesn't go back that far....

But that was quite irrelevant for my boss. He told me I did remember what went on that day. And I did see him steal stuff. And that's what he wants me to say to the cops. Because he has no other evidence...

So..... There are no laws against 'hindering an investigation' or 'lying to a court of law' or anything, right?

[Husar]

Tell the police the truth, it's the right thing to do anyway.

[TinCow]

I have no idea about Norwegian law, but in the US lying while under oath (perjury) is a felony.

[Andres]

Lying under oath is a criminal offense in Belgium as well.

I assume it's the same in Norway.

[TinCow]

Question: Did you ever see the videotape itself?

[A Terribly Harmful Name]

Perjury is also difficult to detect and prosecute, so as long as not too many people know the story, you can still talk without much fear.