Statement of truth - exact wording (CPR 22 / CPR 32.14)

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Exact wording

'I believe that the facts stated in this witness statement are true.' Source: CPR 22; Practice Direction 32; CPR 32.14

Contempt warning

Proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth.

Signature rules

Signed and dated personally by the maker; a representative must state the reason and their capacity (PD 32).

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