Rule 4.13 Witness statementsI1

Scotland

(1)

This rule applies where the sheriff orders that the witness statement of a witness must be lodged by a particular date.

(2)

A “witness statement” is a written statement—

(a)

containing information which a person could present orally at an inquiry; and

(b)

signed by that person.

(3)

With the permission of the sheriff, the participant relying on the witness statement may, at the inquiry—

(a)

ask questions of the witness which introduce, clarify or supplement the witness statement;

(b)

ask questions of the witness which relate to new matters which have arisen since the witness statement was lodged.

(4)

The witness statement must be made available for inspection by the public during the inquiry.

(5)

Other participants may question the witness.

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