Question 1 of 10

Near the start of a witness statement, the witness will usually include a paragraph stating:

A. This witness statement is a true statement of the facts as I perceived them. Nothing in this witness statement is based on information provided to me by others. B. I make this witness statement from matters within my knowledge or belief save where the contrary appears. Where I refer to matters of which I have been told by others, those matters are true to the best of my knowledge and the source of the information appears. C. I believe that the facts stated in this witness statement are true. I believe that the facts stated occurred as stated, and where there is a range of opinions on matters described, I state the range of opinions to the best of my ability. D. I believe that the facts stated in this witness statement are true. Where I have consulted others in relation to this witness statement, there are views are also stated to the best of my belief.