Update to the Statement of Truth – From Ministry of Justice
02 October 2009Please be aware that as from 1st October 2009, the Statement of Truth for experts medico legal reports will change as follows:
ANNEX TO THE PRACTICE DIRECTION (PROTOCOL FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF EXPERTS TO GIVE EVIDENCE IN CIVIL CLAIMS) SUPPLEMENTING PART 35
13.5 Experts' reports must contain statements that they-
(i) understand their duty to the court and have complied and will continue to comply with it; and
(ii) are aware of the requirements of Part 35 and practice direction 35, this protocol and the practice direction on pre-action conduct.
Experts' reports must also be verified by a statement of truth. The form of the statement of truth is as follows-
"I confirm that I have made clear which facts and matters referred to in this report are within my own knowledge and which are not. Those that are within my own knowledge I confirm to be true. The opinions I have expressed represent my true and complete professional opinions on the matters to which they refer."
If you require any further information about Part 35 and Practice Direction, please go to: www.justice.gov.uk/civil/procrules_fin/contents/practice_directions/pd_part35.htm
Source: Ministry of Justice
