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An overview of Trial Witness Statement Requirements

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On 6 April 2021, PD 57AC introduced new rules for trial witness statements.

The fundamental requirement of PD 57AC is that a witness statement needs to set out in writing the evidence in chief that a witness of fact would give if they gave oral evidence without first producing a statement.

Fiona Campbell explores the requirements of PD 57AC, including recent case law relating to its application.

Read in full: Practice Direction 57AC - Trial Witness Statements in the Business and Property Courts.

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