I have been asked to be a witness

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How will I give my evidence if I am a witness of fact?

The court will decide whether your evidence is to be given in writing, spoken or both. Your written evidence should be contained in a 'witness statement'.

The witness statement should be in your own words and should contain:

• your full name, address and occupation;
• whether the details in it are made from your own knowledge; and
• a signed statement of truth - ie 'I believe the facts stated in this witness statement are true' - followed by your signature.

If you knowingly give false information in your statement and you have verified it with a statement of truth, you may be liable to a fine or imprisonment.