Whose truth? Witness Statement and the pursuit of credibility—Solicitors Journal
Senior associate Giles Hall has written an article in the Solicitors Journal exploring the impact and challenges of Practice Direction 57AC (“PD57AC”). The article examines how the introduction of PD57AC in April 2021 has helped improve witness credibility, but highlights ongoing inconsistencies in how the rules are enforced. Giles sites key cases and offers practical guidance for practitioners, stressing the importance of early preparation, genuine witness input and strict adherence to the rules.
In theory, the PD57AC should have spelled the end of the type of witness statements seen prior to April 2021. Unfortunately, caselaw would indicate otherwise.
The full article is available in Solicitors Journal here.
Giles Hall is a senior associate in the trust, will and estate disputes team. He advises on all facets of trust and estate litigation, handling domestic cases and those with an international dimension.
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