Your witness statement is one of the most important documents in an Employment Tribunal claim. It sets out your account of events and forms part of the evidence the tribunal will consider when determining your case.
This review is designed to help you identify issues before the statement is exchanged with the Respondent and submitted to the tribunal.
Returned within 4 working days of receiving your draft
A witness statement is more than a summary of what happened. It is your opportunity to explain events in your own words and present the evidence you intend to rely upon.
A well-prepared witness statement should:
Issues with a witness statement can undermine otherwise strong points. Inconsistencies, missing information, unsupported assertions and poor structure can all affect the weight given to the evidence.
As part of the review, we will examine:
The overall structure and chronology of the statement
Whether the statement addresses the key issues in the case
Consistency with the ET1, ET3 and other relevant documents
References to supporting evidence
Areas requiring clarification or expansion
Potential inconsistencies, omissions or evidential gaps
Sections that may require revision before exchange
Following the review, you will receive written feedback identifying:
The feedback is intended to assist you in revising the statement before it is exchanged with the Respondent.
1. Submit your draft
Upload your witness statement in Word or PDF format.
2. Review completed
A UK workplace specialist will review the statement and identify any issues requiring attention.
3. Receive written feedback
You will receive written feedback setting out the findings of the review and recommended amendments.
This service is designed for individuals representing themselves in an Employment Tribunal claim who have already prepared a draft witness statement.
It is most useful before the witness statement is exchanged, allowing sufficient time for any amendments to be made.
This service does not include representation at tribunal or drafting the witness statement on your behalf.
Written feedback from a UK workplace specialist, returned within 4 working days.