PART 4

INFORMATION

Agreeing information

Witness statements
4.13
1
This rule applies where the sheriff orders that the witness statement of a witness must be lodged by a particular date.
2
A “witness statement” is a written statement—
a
containing information which a person could present orally at an inquiry; and
b
signed by that person.
3
With the permission of the sheriff, the participant relying on the witness statement may, at the inquiry—
a
ask questions of the witness which introduce, clarify or supplement the witness statement;
b
ask questions of the witness which relate to new matters which have arisen since the witness statement was lodged.
4
The witness statement must be made available for inspection by the public during the inquiry.
5
Other participants may question the witness.
Rule 4.13 in force at 15.6.2017, see rule 1.1(2)