uk-witness-statement-review

To review a witness statement for CPR compliance, classify each paragraph by evidential type, flag unsupported assertions and hearsay, and check statement-of-truth and exhibit references against case documents.

Hearsay in a civil witness statement is reported fact rather than first-hand knowledge. It is flagged during paragraph-by-paragraph classification to highlight evidential weaknesses and source support gaps.

Check exhibit references and statement of truth by producing a dedicated checklist that verifies all factual assertions tie to supplied documents and meet current PD 57AC requirements before filing.

Witness statement review applies to England and Wales civil proceedings, specifically flagging PD 57AC-related concerns and marking rule checks as verify_current_rule when orders or requirements are unclear.

The best way to identify unsupported assertions is source support checking, which ties factual claims to supplied case documents and flags missing sources or documentary conflicts.

When a witness statement contains fact inconsistencies or argumentative content, generate escalation questions for the solicitor and suggested fixes to resolve drafting risks before exchange.