# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 66.3: Action on behalf of the Crown


(1) Where by reason of a rule, practice direction or court order the Crown is permitted or required—
(a) to make a witness statement,
(b) to swear an affidavit,
(c) to verify a document by a statement of truth;
(d) to make a disclosure statement; or
(e) to discharge any other procedural obligation,
that function shall be performed by an appropriate officer acting on behalf of the Crown.
(2) The court may if necessary nominate an appropriate officer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/66.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-66.3
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