WHEN A WITNESS CANNOT SPEAK ENGLISH: INTERPRETING THE RULES: GUIDANCE FROM THE CASES

January 8, 2019 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Witness statements

If a witness cannot speak English and a witness statement is required what needs to be done? There are several cases where the issue of translation has caused a problem at trial. The best guidance comes from the Family Division. In essence it is wise to start with a statement in the language that t...

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Tags: Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Civil Procedure Rules, Witness evidence, Witness statements

2 Responses

Hassan Dervish · January 8, 2019 at 12:58:05 · →

Is this issue not covered by CPR PD 22 para 3A.1, i.e have the statement in English and comply with para 3A.3?
1. gexall · January 8, 2019 at 17:36:32 · →
  
  All the cases throw doubt on whether CPR PD 22 applies to witness statements.