Prospective
(1)The Oaths Act 1978 is amended as follows.
(2)In section 6 (form of affirmation)—
(a)in subsection (1), for “subsection (2)” substitute “subsections (2) and (3)”,
(b)after subsection (2) insert—
“(3)In the case of a jury in solemn proceedings, the affirmation is to be in the following form:
| On being asked by the clerk of court: “Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that you will well and truly try the accused and give a true verdict according to the evidence?” | |
| The jurors who are affirming to reply: “I do”.”. |
Commencement Information
I1S. 63 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 116(2)