Ok - Bahco, lets go hypothetical.
Your friend breached company rules placing bets with his employers.
He stole no money, committed no deception, did not falsely account for his bets, did not try to cover up his bets.... by say removing video footage, the company have absolutely no evidence of any dishonest intent to deprive the company of any item of value then..... He has committed no criminal offence and will not be charged or summoned to appear in court.
He is in breach of his company code of conduct and will likely face dismissal. However, as far as the Police are concerned they themselves can make the decision to cancel his bail and take no further action.
However, if there is some evidence of a criminal offence and if the local decision maker in the Police is a To55er, he may refer the file to the CPS for a decision. The CPS, if they decide to proceed with the case have to ensure that there is a likelihood of a successful prosecution in either Magistrates or Crown Court. Say 70% certain.
If what you say you have been told is true then he has nothing to worry about from a criminal point of view. Your mate is only daft and will likely pay a heavy penalty.
As far as suspension without pay is concerned. Your mate needs to check the Company's code for employee discipline. Suspension after the event is fair enough but I don't see how they can refuse to pay his wages up to that point.
I am not an expert on Company law however.
Hope that helps.
Your friend breached company rules placing bets with his employers.
He stole no money, committed no deception, did not falsely account for his bets, did not try to cover up his bets.... by say removing video footage, the company have absolutely no evidence of any dishonest intent to deprive the company of any item of value then..... He has committed no criminal offence and will not be charged or summoned to appear in court.
He is in breach of his company code of conduct and will likely face dismissal. However, as far as the Police are concerned they themselves can make the decision to cancel his bail and take no further action.
However, if there is some evidence of a criminal offence and if the local decision maker in the Police is a To55er, he may refer the file to the CPS for a decision. The CPS, if they decide to proceed with the case have to ensure that there is a likelihood of a successful prosecution in either Magistrates or Crown Court. Say 70% certain.
If what you say you have been told is true then he has nothing to worry about from a criminal point of view. Your mate is only daft and will likely pay a heavy penalty.
As far as suspension without pay is concerned. Your mate needs to check the Company's code for employee discipline. Suspension after the event is fair enough but I don't see how they can refuse to pay his wages up to that point.
I am not an expert on Company law however.
Hope that helps.