Civil Litigation Witness Statements - Drafting Tips, Common Breaches & Caselaw

Introduction

The mainstream witness statement rules were introduced as long ago as 1992. Additional measures for trial statements in the Business and Property Courts went into the Rules in 2021. Since each statement represents the evidence in chief of the maker, it is imperative that they are compliant with the CPR. Without admissible evidence, how is any party ever going to prove their case?

Regrettably, cases of default continue to emerge with depressing regularity, undermining the effectiveness of witness statements and exposing parties to unnecessary risks. This webinar will help you ensure that witness statements support your case effectively and comply with CPR standards.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The 2025 case where breach cost £40,000
• What needs to be included
• Drafting tips
• The most common breaches
• The big trap in CPR 32.10
• The additional requirements introduced by the 2021 Rules

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 14th November 2025

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