Can I change my witness statement after I've submitted it?

Generally you can change your statement, however, the other side may object to it. They are unlikely to object if the only changes are the correction of typographical errors, but are more likely to object to it if you introduce new matters into the statement in your second version that could have been included in the first edition of it, and are likely to object if you change the factual account in your second edition from the first.

Substantive changes are likely to be objected to as by this time witness statements will have been exchanged and it is unfair for a party to introduce new, and perhaps different, evidence when they know what the other party says.

If the other side do not agree to you changing your statement you can write to the tribunal. How to apply to change your statement:

1. Write to the tribunal and copy the other party asking to vary the order.
2. Explain your reasons—for example, new evidence or a factual mistake.
3. Mention whether the other side agrees—joint requests are stronger.
4. Send any new or corrected version at the same time.