OHG Witness Statement Form

• Document No.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Case reference from ASB database

Witness details

• Name

• Add location
  Address

• Length of occupation

• Job title / nature of employment

• Type in contact numbers

• Email address

• Preferred method of contact

  Select Telephone Letter Email Visit

  • Telephone
  • Letter
  • Email
  • Visit

• Anonymity requested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Witness household details

Household details

• Full name

• Relationship to witness

• Age

Details of Antisocial Behaviour Witnessed

• It is important to explain to the witness that if the case goes to court this statement will be served on the other party who can challenge the content in cross examination. When drafting the statement please:
  
  - note each specific incident, start from the first and end with the latest in chronological order
  - include all dates, times and areas
  - if the witness cannot remember the date, say so in the notes
  - statements must contain the truth and not opinion
  - hearsay evidence may be included when it has been told to or heard by the witness directly
  - include emotional feelings where appropriate
  - avoid including irrelevant matters
  - ensure that any allegations made regarding the witnesses are addresses
  - attach all relevant documents and take a photo to be included in this report

• The statement

• Add media

  Media

Advice and support - note any advice or support offered to the witness by One Housing Group

Witness declaration

• Signature

  Sign

ASB Officer/ Housing Officer

• Add signature

  Sign