Did you know that discussing evidence while under oath can end up in a Court case being struck out?
That is precisely what happened in the case of Chidzoy v BBC (UKEAT/0097/17/BA) for more information go to https://www.employmentcasesupdate.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed37003.
If you, as a witness, discuss the evidence of either your or the Claimant’s case during a break in the Court proceedings and while you are still under oath the whole claim can be struck out!!!!!, That means you could be the reason that a trial is stopped by a Judge and the claim is struck out altogether
During breaks witnesses MUST be extremely careful about to whom they speak to and what they speak about as even a short conversation, which mentions something dealt with in the evidence, may have very serious consequences.
So if you are acting as a witness in your own or another person’s case here is a description of what your role as a witness in a Court case will entail:
- a witness will first provide evidence in chief (ie evidence in support of the party by whom he has been called); (you need to listen carefully to the questions you are being asked and answer that question and not the one you think you heard!!!!) Listen to what is said and repeat it in your head, to make sure you have understood it correctly before you answer.
- a witness will first provide evidence in chief (ie evidence in support of the party by whom he has been called); (you need to listen carefully to the questions you are being asked and answer that question and not the one you think you heard!!!!) Listen to what is said and repeat it in your head, to make sure you have understood it correctly before you answer.
- cross-examination follows evidence in chief, this is where the opposing party or parties asks you questions which may be leading but must be relevant to the issues in the case;
- re-examination follows cross-examination, where the party who has called the witness is usually permitted to ask you any further relevant questions arising out of the questions and answers given in cross-examination;
- the Judge may also ask you questions at any stage, although this usually takes place at the end of cross-examination and before re-examination
As a witness you will be required to give oral evidence:
- on oath (swearing on any one of many sacred books, depending on your religion), or
- on oath (swearing on any one of many sacred books, depending on your religion), or
- on affirmation (a solemn promise, using a set form of words, with no religious content)
REMEMBER Once you start to give evidence under oath you cannot discuss the case or evidence either with legal representatives or with anyone else until your evidence is completed.
Affordable Law for You knows that giving evidence in Court can be daunting so if you would like to give yourself the best chance of giving clear and lucid evidence why not read about how we can help you athttp://affordablelawforyou.co.uk/representing-yourself-in-c… and then telephone us on 07940384785 or email us on affordablelawforyou@gmail.com
Have you been asked to be a Witness in a Court Case? Did you know that discussing evidence while under oath can end up in a Court case being struck out?
That is precisely what happened in the case of Chidzoy v BBC (UKEAT/0097/17/BA) for more information go to https://www.employmentcasesupdate.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed37003.
If you, as a witness, discuss the evidence of either your or the Claimant’s case during a break in the Court proceedings and while you are still under oath the whole claim can be struck out!!!!!, That means you could be the reason that a trial is stopped by a Judge and the claim is struck out altogether
During breaks witnesses MUST be extremely careful about to whom they speak to and what they speak about as even a short conversation, which mentions something dealt with in the evidence, may have very serious consequences.
So if you are acting as a witness in your own or another person’s case here is a description of what your role as a witness in a Court case will entail:
- a witness will first provide evidence in chief (ie evidence in support of the party by whom he has been called); (you need to listen carefully to the questions you are being asked and answer that question and not the one you think you heard!!!!) Listen to what is said and repeat it in your head, to make sure you have understood it correctly before you answer.
- a witness will first provide evidence in chief (ie evidence in support of the party by whom he has been called); (you need to listen carefully to the questions you are being asked and answer that question and not the one you think you heard!!!!) Listen to what is said and repeat it in your head, to make sure you have understood it correctly before you answer.
- cross-examination follows evidence in chief, this is where the opposing party or parties asks you questions which may be leading but must be relevant to the issues in the case;
- re-examination follows cross-examination, where the party who has called the witness is usually permitted to ask you any further relevant questions arising out of the questions and answers given in cross-examination;
- the Judge may also ask you questions at any stage, although this usually takes place at the end of cross-examination and before re-examination
As a witness you will be required to give oral evidence:
- on oath (swearing on any one of many sacred books, depending on your religion), or
- on oath (swearing on any one of many sacred books, depending on your religion), or
- on affirmation (a solemn promise, using a set form of words, with no religious content)
REMEMBER Once you start to give evidence under oath you cannot discuss the case or evidence either with legal representatives or with anyone else until your evidence is completed.
Affordable Law for You knows that giving evidence in Court can be daunting so if you would like to give yourself the best chance of giving clear and lucid evidence why not read about how we can help you athttp://affordablelawforyou.co.uk/representing-yourself-in-c… and then telephone us on 07940384785 or email us on affordablelawforyou@gmail.com
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