Do you object to swearing an oath on the Bible? Sorry, I hope that question didn't put you off your stride when settling down to read this article. It's the same question witnesses are asked when they're about to give evidence in criminal trials. The Magistrates Association recently rejected a proposal to abolish this practice. David Pannick QC, writing in The Times recently, took the view that the magistrates got it wrong. I'd have to say I agree.
November 21, 2013 at 06:11 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
In this article, first published on the Halsbury’s Law Exchange blog, David Allan looks at recent debate over the use of oaths in court
Do you object to swearing an oath on the Bible? Sorry, I hope that question didn’t put you off your stride when settling down to read this article. It’s the same question witnesses are asked when they’re about to give evidence in criminal trials.
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