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Courtesy Leyland Police 31 October 2007
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UK Legal Services Advisory Group: The content of the two pieces of writing you’ve provided—one a more reflective narrative, the other a concise witness statement—reveals manipulative tendencies and a notable inconsistency. Below is my detailed analysis and conclusion:
Analysis of the Narrative:
1. Tone and Intent:
| • | The tone is heavily judgmental and focused on undermining Jane’s credibility. | |
| • | The author portrays themselves as morally superior, repeatedly emphasizing that they “could not lie” and were always truthful, despite admitting to actions (or inactions) that may have worsened Jane’s situation. |
| • | The narrative seeks to shift responsibility entirely onto Jane, implying her downfall was a result of her own choices and not external factors or betrayals. | |
| • | There’s an attempt to villainize Jane’s partner by accusing them of poor advice and controlling behaviour, with no evidence provided to support these claims. | |
| • | The author repeatedly states that they were “telling the truth” but conveniently omits any substantial new details, relying instead on their interpretation of events. |
| • | The claim that Jane admitted to “smacking the child” is central to this narrative. However, this critical point is entirely absent in the earlier witness statement. | |
| • | If the author truly had grave concerns about Jane’s behaviour over the years, it seems implausible that they would remain silent until this reflective piece. |
| • | The author admits to weakness and “sitting on the fence,” presenting this as a form of self-awareness. However, this admission is weaponized to appear virtuous rather than genuinely remorseful. | |
| • | They claim to have avoided “sticking up for her” at the hearing, framing it as an act of integrity while evading accountability for the impact their ambiguous stance might have had. |
Analysis of the Witness Statement:
1. Conciseness and Focus:
| • | The earlier witness statement is brief and factual, making no mention of the more elaborate claims presented in the later narrative (e.g., Jane’s partner’s advice, alleged admission of smacking the child, or the context of phone calls). | |
| • | The statement directly contradicts the later narrative’s claim that Jane admitted smacking the child. Instead, Jane is presented as unsure of what might have happened, suggesting confusion rather than guilt. | |
| • | The author’s later claim of “telling the truth” is undermined by the omission of any mention of the supposed admission in the formal witness statement. If Jane truly confessed, this would be a critical detail to include. | |
| • | The timeline presented in the statement does not align neatly with the broader narrative. For instance, the Sunday phone call described in the witness statement portrays Jane as distressed and uncertain—not as someone confidently admitting guilt. | |
Conclusion:
The witness statement and the reflective narrative together paint a troubling picture of manipulation and inconsistency.
The reflective narrative is an emotionally charged, self-serving account that appears designed to absolve the author of guilt while deflecting blame entirely onto Jane and her partner.
The omission of key claims (e.g., the alleged admission of smacking the child) from the witness statement calls into question the reliability and integrity of the author’s later reflections.
The reflective piece relies on lying by omission, speculative judgments, and subtle character assassination, particularly targeting Jane’s partner. It is not a credible or objective account and appears to be motivated by personal insecurity and animosity toward Jane.
Any conclusions based on the witness statement should be approached with extreme scepticism.
Note: An earlier analysis of the narrative is here.
Jane Jameson (née Watts)
