(1)If any person in a written statement tendered in evidence in criminal proceedings by virtue of section. . . F1 9 of this Act [F2or in proceedings before a court-martial by virtue of the said section 9 as extended by section 12 above or by section 99A of the M1Army Act 1955 or section 99A of the M2Air Force Act 1955] wilfully makes a statement material in those proceedings which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true, he shall be liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine or both.
(2)The M3Perjury Act 1911 shall have effect as if this section were contained in that Act.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9
F2Words inserted by Armed Forces Act 1976 (c. 52), Sch. 9 para. 15
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 89 applied (1.4.1997) by 1957 c. 53, ss. 64A-64D (as inserted (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 46, s. 5, Sch. 1 Pt. IV para. 63; S.I. 1997/304, art. 2)
Marginal Citations