Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Primary legislation governing admissibility of evidence, requirements for written statements, hearsay rules and exceptions, and requirements for attestation in Singapore
Oaths and Declarations Act (Chapter 211): Legislation governing requirements for sworn statements, procedures for making statutory declarations, and authority of persons who can witness statements
Rules of Court 2021: Procedural rules specifying format and content requirements for witness statements, procedural requirements for filing, and requirements for verification
Penal Code (Chapter 224): Criminal law provisions (Sections 191-193) regarding false evidence, perjury, and legal consequences of making false statements
Supreme Court Practice Directions: Specific requirements for formatting, filing procedures, and language requirements for court documents including witness statements
First Person Narrative Requirement: Mandatory requirement that witness statements must be written in the first person perspective
Personal Knowledge Rule: Requirement that statements must be based on factual information and personal knowledge of the witness
Declaration of Truth: Mandatory inclusion of a declaration affirming the truthfulness of the statement
Formal Requirements: Essential elements including proper dating, signing, witness particulars, and witnessing by appropriate authority
Hearsay Restriction: General prohibition on hearsay evidence unless specifically permitted under exceptions
