# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 16.2: Content of written witness statement

Extent: E+W

The statement must contain—
(a) at the beginning—
(i) the witness’ name, and
(ii) the witness’ age, if under 18;
(b) a declaration by the witness that—
(i) it is true to the best of the witness’ knowledge and belief, and
(ii) the witness knows that if it is introduced in evidence, then it would be an offence wilfully to have stated in it anything that the witness knew to be false or did not believe to be true;
(c) if the witness cannot read the statement, a signed declaration by someone else that that person read it to the witness; and
(d) the witness’ signature.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/16.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-16.2
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