Statement of truth Definition

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What does Statement of truth mean?

A signed statement appended to a document, in prescribed form, whereby a party, witness or (where permitted) legal representative asserts the truth of the matters put forward in that document and an understanding that a false statement can lead to contempt of court.

Rules governing statements of truth and the documents that should be verified by them are found in CPR Rule 22. The appropriate forms of statements of truth are found in CPR Practice Direction 22 para 2. The statement of truth must be signed by the party, their litigation friend or legal representative. Failure to sign the statement of truth or a lack of belief in the truth of the document, could mean the statement of case is struck out or the party being unable to rely on it as evidence. A false statement can also be a contempt of court, which could result in the person who made the statement being committed to prison

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