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(1)Where the making of a false statement is not only an offence under this Act, but also by virtue of some other Act is a corrupt practice or subjects the offender to any forfeiture or disqualification or to any penalty other than penal servitude, or imprisonment, or fine, the liability of the offender under this Act shall be in addition to and not in substitution for his liability under such other Act.
(2)Nothing in this Act shall apply to a statement made without oath by a child under the provisions of the [4 Edw. 7. c. 15.] Prevention of Cruelty to Children Act, 1904, and the [8 Edw. 7. c. 67.] Children Act, 1908.
(3)Where the making of a false statement is by any other Act, whether passed before or after the commencement of this Act, made punishable on summary conviction, proceedings may be taken either under such other Act or under this Act :
Provided that where such an offence is by any Act passed before the commencement of this Act, as originally enacted, made punishable only on summary conviction, it shall remain only so punishable.
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