What action constitutes subornation of perjury under 18 USC § 1622?

Subornation of perjury under 18 USC § 1622 specifically refers to the act of procuring or inducing another individual to commit perjury, which is lying under oath. This means that if one person persuades or encourages another to give false testimony while under oath, they are engaging in subornation of perjury.

This legal concept emphasizes the importance of integrity in the judicial process, where not only the person who lies under oath is held liable, but also those who conspire to get them to do so. The focus is on the act of enabling or providing support to someone else to commit the crime of perjury.

The other options presented do not fully capture the essence of subornation of perjury: encouraging a witness to lie might be part of the definition but does not encompass the complete legal perspective as effectively as the act of procuring another. Providing false evidence is a separate offense, as is the refusal to testify against an accused party, which can involve different legal implications. Thus, procuring another to commit perjury is the most accurate representation of subornation under the specified statute.