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- “A witness statement should simply cover those issues, but only those issues, on which the party serving the statement wishes that witness to give evidence in chief.
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Jul 28, 2014 · (1) the witness statement should ‘tell the story’ in chronological order; (2) the factual issues in the case should all be dealt with; (3) the witness statement is a statement of fact, not opinion; and
Apr 8, 2020 · Overview. If you are making a witness statements it should: be written in your own words, in the first person. state facts within your personal knowledge, and if not. specify the source of the information or belief is not within your direct knowledge. not give opinions, unless you’re an expert.
Apr 22, 2021 · What should be included in witness statements? One novel requirement is for witnesses to assess the quality of their own recollection in certain circumstances. Per SBP para 3.7, where a statement deals with an important and disputed matter of fact, the witness should if practicable:
Apr 14, 2021 · Evidence in proceedings other than at trial. 32.6. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the general rule is that evidence at hearings other than the trial is to be by witness statement unless the...
Apr 16, 2020 · The starting point for any witness statement is that is the evidence of fact that the witness can give, it should be in the witness’ own words where possible, and should avoid argument, expressions of opinion, submissions about the issues and observations about the evidence of other witnesses.
Mar 10, 2021 · On 6 April 2021, new rules on witness evidence (through a new Practice Direction 57AC and accompanying Appendix with statement of best practice) will come into force in the Business and Property Courts (B&PCs). As I commented in my earlier blog post, this is no mere tinkering with the existing rules.
Witness statements must be in the witness’s own words and expressed in the first person. Witness statements are there to give facts, and not opinions or to instigate an argument. Evidence that is too wide or quasi-expert will not be allowed (BB & Ors v Al Khayyat & Ors [2021] EWHC 1499)
