Witness Statement Structure Builder
Build a CPR Part 32 and Practice Direction 32-compliant witness statement structure with the correct formal elements, statement of truth wording, and chronological fact-recording prompts.
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When to use this tool
Use when you need to prepare a witness statement for civil court proceedings, a tribunal, or an employment hearing. Civil Procedure Rules require witness statements to comply with strict formal requirements โ an incorrectly structured statement may be excluded by the court or attract adverse costs consequences. This builder guides you through each required section.
Witness Statement Structure Builder
Case details
Witness details
Each line will become a numbered paragraph. Keep facts objective and within your personal knowledge. Note hearsay clearly (e.g. "I was told by X thatโฆ").
Use your initials followed by a number (e.g. JS-1, JS-2) for exhibit references.
Legal basis
- CPR Part 32 โ governs the use of witness evidence in civil proceedings.
- Practice Direction 32 โ sets out the formal requirements for witness statements including numbering, signature, and statement of truth.
- Perjury Act 1911 s.6 / CPR r.32.14 โ making a false statement of truth may constitute contempt of court and (in criminal proceedings) perjury.