I have had questions, from several sources, about whether it is possible to amend the "new form" of the statement of truth when a document is not being signed by a party to litigation.
PRACTICE DIRECTION 22.
The new rule contains this wording.
Form of the statement of truth
2.1 The form of ...
The wording on the N1 hasn’t changed but you can use the form to incorporate the Particulars of Claim. To amend with a sticker or not to amend with a sticker. That is the question …..
The approved wording certainly seems not to get round the original mischief.
However, could you get the desired effect by inserting something like Paragraph 1 “It has been explained to me that contempt proceedings could be brought against me if I have made, or caused to be made, a false statement within this document.”?