Guidance

Giving evidence in court: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on preparing and giving evidence in court.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 15 November 2013
• Last updated: 27 August 2025 — See all updates

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff should prepare and give evidence in court, what to expect when giving evidence and the rules of evidence.

Published 15 November 2013

Last updated 27 August 2025 + show all updates

1. 27 August 2025

   Updated the guidance with housekeeping changes.

2. 16 April 2020

   Updated version of the guidance published. No major changes.

3. 28 August 2019

   Guidance document updated.

4. 18 August 2017

   Updated guidance published.

5. 20 November 2014

   Updated guidance.

6. 15 November 2013

   First published.