So, for this bit of research, I’m not looking at a news article, but it’s something that was mentioned in a YouTube clip. It was regarding a civil case, and I won’t be linking it here, but there was something in the video that caught my attention, and I want to find out if what they said is true or not.
So, what is it? Well, basically it was this:
When you’re going to court, they bring out the case management files and there is a declaration box which you must sign before. Only two people can sign this: the defendant (yourself) or your solicitor. Without a signature, you can’t be charged or sent to prison.
So, that’s what I want to look at, and see if it’s true or not. And if it is, and someone has represented themselves but not signed this and was sent to prison…
Also, underneath are the links to the actual article, so that you can read at your leisure etc. They’re in word, pdf and word (zipped) versions.
Case Management – Document File
I’ve created a video that is basically an easier way to look at this article. The details and links are the same as this written version, but a lot of people find watching easier to understand than the reading 🙂
I’ve never actually been into court in that respect, so I’m not sure what I’d do? I think I’d have a solicitor and he or she would sign the document, but if I was going defend myself I think I’d definitely sign it. Looking at the ‘Contempt of Court’ they’ve got you anyway, rain or shine!!