An investigation which led to criminal charges against the Island's Attorney General has been described as 'misdirected'.
A jury has also been told the prosecution case against Stephen Harding was carefully thought out, yet self-contradictory at every turn.
Defence counsel David Farrer QC made the points as the defence presented its closing statement at the trial of 52-year-old Stephen Harding from Glen Vine.
He denies charges of perjury and committing acts against public justice.
Farmer says he's losing one metre of land a year to coastal erosion
Calls for more to be done to slow down the rate of land loss
'Preservation expert' to deliver talk on saving historical buildings
CPD event to take place at the Manx Museum
Castletown Commissioners urge Tynwald to reject sale of former police station
It was one of the topics discussed at its public meeting last night
MHK's bid to restrict key Tynwald roles
Julie Edge lays motion calling for two-term limit on Speaker and President posts