Spotlight on Witness Statements - Practice & Procedure Update with Dominic Regan

Introduction

We have seen significant rule changes in 2020 and 2021 coupled with a welter of authorities. The harsh criticism levelled at both solicitor and witness in Greencastle this year has understandably terrified the profession.

What next?

This session will highlight the problem areas and how they can be avoided.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Who must sign the certificate of compliance?
• When and how to challenge content
• Deadlines for service and the 32.10 trap
• The exclusion of evidence after Durrant (2013) and (2017)
• How to get the court to assist you with identifying content
• 5 aspects of breach in Greencastle
• The extension of the 2021 rules to some County Court activity

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.