I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your videos. As a Litigant in Person I was so nervous about cross examination but I found your video helpful and managed to develop the skill over a short period of time. Your videos also gave me the confidence to take on my case. You are truly inspiring!
@sapnafave653 did you win? I’m a female have put a claim forward for race & sex discrimination. I have my PH later this year. Would value your advice. X
Your re-examine ing point is huuuge! I didn’t know that. Thank you again. Damn - I’m probably going to be writing thanks to so many of your videos and comments…
And one week before my Tribunal Hearing as Litigant-in-person, I'm back again listening to your cross-exam videos and scribbling down which areas of my employer's multiple contradictory statements to attack vs steer clear of. You're a star. Thank you so much.
This is brilliant video on C/E! Thank you😊 Could you please consider sharing your experience on navigating through the bundle? I found the Tribunal bundle confusing and overwhelming and have subsequently discovered in PH that some key documents were not included in the ET bundle by R.
Hi 👋. You'd need to make sure the versions you have are included in the bundle. The judge will then see both and you can add the details about why you believe their document is falsified in your own witness statement.
@@naomihefford4485 Hi thank you for replying and your answer is very helpful. On reading what I had written, I realised that I could’ve been clearer, but you understood what I was trying to say anyway.😊 I have subscribed and will be back to watch all your future videos 😊
My manager has purposefully left out major events in his witness statement. Can I still ask questions based on documents in the bundle, but that have been left out of his witness statement? Sorry for so many questions 🙋♀️
Of course you can. You generally follow the statement but you can ask anything you like. What you cant do is re-examine your own witnesses after they've been examined and ask them about something the other side didn't ask. Please do let me know how you get on!
I’m back watching again, but was wondering, do you question them from their witness statements as well as the bundle? Also do their solicitors question them, other than to re-examine?
So to start with you question them, then they can be reexamined. That's it. You question them on their witness statement, not the bundle. But you (and they) can refer to any items in the bundle and you can ask them things that aren't mentioned in their statement, however unless you ask them about something else they can't start bringing up things not in their statement and any Re-examination can only cover topics YOU raised, not anything else (even if it's in their witness statement)
Great video, thank you so much for posting, i am about to bring my claim to a Final Hearing (in UK) in just a few weeks time ! Q :: Am i allowed to ask questions of their witnesses about things that aren't mentioned in any witness statement? ... Reason for my question; i have to exchange witness statements before final hearing, and don't want to tip them off about my strategy in trying to get them to admit to something vitally important.
Watch my other video on witnesses there's some great tips in there about exchange day. No you can ask them anything but remember if you chose not to query something in their witness statement that you disagree with, that tells the judge you don't disagree or have a problem with that bit, so make sure you check the whole statement when you get it and are ready to query anything in there that is wrong. Good luck!
If it is your witness, you ask them to write a statement which is then submitted to the otherside by the agreed date. If it is a witness from the other side, you get the witness statement from the respondent at the agreed date. The agreed date comes from the tribunal. Good luck!!
How many questions should be in cross examination? A 3 pages of witness statement came up like 156 questions!? Is that a lot? Because you have to break questions into small questions?
Its easy to gey bogged down in details and dwel on all the wrong things. You want to keep cross examination efficient and to the point. The panel don't care much about the ins and outs or proving people wrong about minor points. Focus on A) what you need to get them to say and B) how to get them to say it. If cross examination goes on too long you might lose the panels attention (if it gets boring!) Or worse, run out of time and go "part heard" having to wait possibly months to pick it all back up again.
@Been There Done That do the other side ask questions on every paragraph on the witness statement? Possibly few hours questioning in constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination?
They will cross examine for a long time as the claimant is the main witness. They will ask questions to clarify, challenge and sometimes to just annoy! But they don't necessarily cover every paragraph and they might also ask about things you didn't put in your statement
@Been There Done That right, what about things is not in the statement, such ? But It must be relevant to the case only, isn't it? Also, I guess you have to spot your own objection and object it isn't it ?
They can ask anything they think is relevant. If you are unsure whether they were allowed to ask something just ask the judge before you answer. So just say "excuse me Sir/Madam is this line of questioning allowed?" If you ever feel uncomfortable with what they are asking you
They my union said as im not working that they only do paperwork, etc, but do a reduced membership ,if I have to represent myself your videos are very helpful thanks for your replies
While the content is good, I find the editing style of these videos difficult. It's a sensory attack to have random club music transitions and layers of mostly purposeless animated images appearing as you speak. It would be better if you had bullet point text overlays of the key points you're making in each section.
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your videos. As a Litigant in Person I was so nervous about cross examination but I found your video helpful and managed to develop the skill over a short period of time. Your videos also gave me the confidence to take on my case. You are truly inspiring!
So happy to have been able to help, thanks for the lovely feedback, well done for representing yourself! Massive kudos 👏 👏 🥳
@sapnafave653 did you win? I’m a female have put a claim forward for race & sex discrimination.
I have my PH later this year. Would value your advice. X
@@ibbysworld5966how did it go?
How did everyone go?
you are so brave and your comments are so helpful! Please continue posting your videos about your experience !
Thank you! I hope this is helpful. Next video dropping tonight 😀 subscribe for notifications 👍
@@naomihefford4485 Done!
Thank you so much!!
Your re-examine ing point is huuuge! I didn’t know that. Thank you again. Damn - I’m probably going to be writing thanks to so many of your videos and comments…
😆 thank you!
And one week before my Tribunal Hearing as Litigant-in-person, I'm back again listening to your cross-exam videos and scribbling down which areas of my employer's multiple contradictory statements to attack vs steer clear of. You're a star. Thank you so much.
This is brilliant advice. I hope I can do this!
You can! Best of luck!
This is brilliant video on C/E! Thank you😊
Could you please consider sharing your experience on navigating through the bundle?
I found the Tribunal bundle confusing and overwhelming and have subsequently discovered in PH that some key documents were not included in the ET bundle by R.
Will do! Good idea
You are incredible and this video is excellent as a Litigant in Person. “Thank You”.
Wow, thank you!
How do you deal with falsified documents in a witness statement, from the respondents when you actually have the originals? Thanks
Hi 👋. You'd need to make sure the versions you have are included in the bundle. The judge will then see both and you can add the details about why you believe their document is falsified in your own witness statement.
@@naomihefford4485 Hi thank you for replying and your answer is very helpful. On reading what I had written, I realised that I could’ve been clearer, but you understood what I was trying to say anyway.😊
I have subscribed and will be back to watch all your future videos 😊
@@Iheartme321 great!! Next video coming soon
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My manager has purposefully left out major events in his witness statement. Can I still ask questions based on documents in the bundle, but that have been left out of his witness statement? Sorry for so many questions 🙋♀️
Of course you can. You generally follow the statement but you can ask anything you like. What you cant do is re-examine your own witnesses after they've been examined and ask them about something the other side didn't ask. Please do let me know how you get on!
@@beentheredonethat9647 Thank you so much. I’ll definitely be back to let you know the outcome 😊
How many questions I should ask from the resp and the witnesses?
@@aka4150 you can ask as many as you would like but try and make sure they can lead you to the answer you need to win your case.
I’m back watching again, but was wondering, do you question them from their witness statements as well as the bundle? Also do their solicitors question them, other than to re-examine?
So to start with you question them, then they can be reexamined. That's it. You question them on their witness statement, not the bundle. But you (and they) can refer to any items in the bundle and you can ask them things that aren't mentioned in their statement, however unless you ask them about something else they can't start bringing up things not in their statement and any Re-examination can only cover topics YOU raised, not anything else (even if it's in their witness statement)
@@beentheredonethat9647 Thank you so much! You’ve helped me more than you realise 😊
@@beentheredonethat9647 Im sorry, just one more question are you allowed when on the stand, to use a bundle marked with post its etc?
@@beentheredonethat9647 just wanted to say, I did win my case 😊
What was it about? Congratulations 🎉@@Iheartme321
Great video, thank you so much for posting, i am about to bring my claim to a Final Hearing (in UK) in just a few weeks time !
Q :: Am i allowed to ask questions of their witnesses about things that aren't mentioned in any witness statement?
... Reason for my question; i have to exchange witness statements before final hearing, and don't want to tip them off about my strategy in trying to get them to admit to something vitally important.
Watch my other video on witnesses there's some great tips in there about exchange day. No you can ask them anything but remember if you chose not to query something in their witness statement that you disagree with, that tells the judge you don't disagree or have a problem with that bit, so make sure you check the whole statement when you get it and are ready to query anything in there that is wrong. Good luck!
@@beentheredonethat9647 Thank you so much 👍
@@beentheredonethat9647 Do you have a direct link please? .. is it this one? : ua-cam.com/video/skZhCAq7bSw/v-deo.html
In regards to witness statements how do you get a witness statement
If it is your witness, you ask them to write a statement which is then submitted to the otherside by the agreed date. If it is a witness from the other side, you get the witness statement from the respondent at the agreed date. The agreed date comes from the tribunal. Good luck!!
thank you
How many questions should be in cross examination? A 3 pages of witness statement came up like 156 questions!? Is that a lot? Because you have to break questions into small questions?
Its easy to gey bogged down in details and dwel on all the wrong things. You want to keep cross examination efficient and to the point. The panel don't care much about the ins and outs or proving people wrong about minor points. Focus on A) what you need to get them to say and B) how to get them to say it. If cross examination goes on too long you might lose the panels attention (if it gets boring!) Or worse, run out of time and go "part heard" having to wait possibly months to pick it all back up again.
@Been There Done That do the other side ask questions on every paragraph on the witness statement? Possibly few hours questioning in constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination?
They will cross examine for a long time as the claimant is the main witness. They will ask questions to clarify, challenge and sometimes to just annoy! But they don't necessarily cover every paragraph and they might also ask about things you didn't put in your statement
@Been There Done That right, what about things is not in the statement, such ? But It must be relevant to the case only, isn't it? Also, I guess you have to spot your own objection and object it isn't it ?
They can ask anything they think is relevant. If you are unsure whether they were allowed to ask something just ask the judge before you answer. So just say "excuse me Sir/Madam is this line of questioning allowed?" If you ever feel uncomfortable with what they are asking you
Amazing
Thank you!
Hello can the Citizens Advice Bureau represent you at a tribunal
Hi 👋 no they can't
What about your union af leas t you saved me from all the time being wasted trying to contact the tribunal
If you are in a union it would depend if they offer that or not, give them a call
They my union said as im not working that they only do paperwork, etc, but do a reduced membership ,if I have to represent myself your videos are very helpful thanks for your replies
Glad they're helpful, best of luck
While the content is good, I find the editing style of these videos difficult. It's a sensory attack to have random club music transitions and layers of mostly purposeless animated images appearing as you speak. It would be better if you had bullet point text overlays of the key points you're making in each section.
Feel free to watch someone elses videos if you'd rather....
First make a cup of tea 😂
Absolutely!
Thanks so much for your advice its been very helpful. Do you have a contact email i'd like to take up some advice .thanks
I'm overwhelmed with requests at the moment but I'm glad the videos are helpful