C1 Part IV The Northern Ireland Assembly

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Proceedings etc.

46 Witnesses: oaths.

1

The Presiding Officer or such other person as may be authorised by standing orders may—

a

administer an oath to any person giving evidence in proceedings of the Assembly; and

b

require him to take the oath.

2

Any person who refuses to take an oath when required to do so under subsection (1)(b) is guilty of an offence.

3

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months.