³ÉÈËÓ°Òô

This Practice Note sets out how to give evidence at trial under CPR 32. It considers when a factual witness is allowed to give oral evidence at trial and the various stages of giving evidence, ie swearing in, evidence in chief (also referred to as examination in chief), supplemental evidence, cross-examination and re-examination. It also addresses giving evidence through an interpreter and remotely. The courts’ drawing of inferences in the absence of witnesses and how courts address the issue where one or more of the parties is not legally represented (under CPR 3.1A).

Depending on the court in which your claim is proceeding, additional provisions and practices may apply, see: Court specific guidance section below.

You should also read this Practice Note in conjunction with:

1. •

   Practice Notes:

   1. â—¦

      Evidence—status, use and admissibility of witness statements and other factual matters

   2. â—¦

      Witness evidence-preparing for trial

   3. â—¦

      Preparing for trial

   4. â—¦

      Order of play and trial timetables

   5. â—¦

      Remote and hybrid hearings in civil proceedings

   6. â—¦

      Witness evidence—giving evidence