Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Key parts include Part 22 (Statements of Truth) and Part 32 (Evidence), along with Practice Direction 32 (Evidence). These rules govern the procedural aspects of making statements and submitting evidence in civil proceedings.
Perjury Act 1911: Contains Section 5 regarding false statutory declarations and other false statements without oath. Defines the legal consequences of making false statements in an affidavit.
Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889: Establishes the requirements for proper execution of affidavits and defines the role and authority of commissioners for oaths in witnessing sworn statements.
Statutory Declarations Act 1835: Sets out the format requirements and authentication procedures for statutory declarations and affidavits in England and Wales.
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Governs the admissibility of evidence and hearsay rules in civil proceedings, affecting how statements can be presented in affidavits.
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing claims and contains provisions relevant to the substance of claims that may be included in affidavits.
Supreme Court Act 1981: Defines court jurisdiction and procedural requirements for various types of legal proceedings, including those involving sworn affidavits.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling of personal information and privacy considerations that must be taken into account when preparing legal documents containing personal data.
