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When i say harrased, this also includes false witness
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It depends on the circumstances.  Serious cases fall under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 which makes harassment an imprisonable offence.  If you believe that you are being harassed in a serious way, then you should report it to the police.

False statements could be libellous, but that is a civil matter, and you would have to take legal action.  Or, in some circumstances, they could involve perjury, which is a criminal offence.

If the matter is causing you concern, it would be advisable for you to seek personal advice.  You could report it to the police, consult a solicitor, or talk to a local office of the Citizens Advice Bureau.
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In addition to Counterpoint's excellent advice, may I add that if the councillor concerned is acting in his official capacity when doing this, then he is committing a serious breach of the Code of Conduct and on top of anything else you do, he should be reported to the standards committee at the principal authority.

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