This Practice Note provides guidance on witness statements and factual evidence for use at trial in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) under CPR 60, CPR PD 60 and Technology and Construction Court Guide, paras 12.1–12.4

In particular, it considers drafting witness statements for use at TCC trials and offers guidance on the use of witness summaries in the case of reluctant or unavailable witnesses, what to do where the witness’s command of English is not strong, cross-referencing documents in the witness statement and supplemental witness statements.

It also addresses filing and serving witness statements in TCC claims, giving evidence at a TCC trial and the potential consequences for failing to comply with relevant provisions.

Finally, it offers practical tips on witness evidence for TCC trials.

This Practice Note covers witness statements and factual evidence for trial. For guidance on:

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   witness statements in support, response or reply to interim applications in the TCC—see Practice Note: Making an application in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC)

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   the court's powers under CPR 32.2(3) to limit the number and length of