Many cases have many witnesses saying, essentially, the same thing. Inconsistencies between witnesses are (often subconsciously) ironed out by lawyers during the statement stage. However consistency is not always a good thing.
WHEN WITNESSES AGREE 100%: THEY'RE PROBABLY WRONG
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“The questioning of witnesses and drafting of statements is a highly skilled task. It is given very little (if any) consideration during the whole process of legal education and training. Statements are often (probably usually) taken by people who have not read the rules, or Practice Directions, and never seen a witness give evidence in court. It is perhaps unsurprising that so many parties come to grief.”