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EVIDENCE ACT 2011 - SCHEDULE 1

Schedule 1     Oaths and affirmations

(see s 21 (4) and s 22 (3))

Oaths by witnesses

I swear ( or the person taking the oath may promise ) by Almighty God ( or the person may name a god recognised by the person's religion ) that the evidence I give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Oaths by interpreters

I swear ( or the person taking the oath may promise ) by Almighty God ( or the person may name a god recognised by the person's religion ) that I will well and truly interpret the evidence that will be given and do all other matters and things that are required of me in this case to the best of my ability.

Oaths by intermediaries

I swear ( or the person taking the oath may promise ) by Almighty God ( or the person may name a god recognised by the person's religion ) that I will impartially and faithfully inform the court about the witness's communication needs and communicate questions and answers, make true explanation of all matters and things that are required of me, and do all other matters and things that are required of me in this case, to the best of my ability.

Note     The Commonwealth Act

does not include intermediaries.

Affirmations by witnesses

I solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that the evidence I give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Affirmations by interpreters

I solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will well and truly interpret the evidence that will be given and do all other matters and things that are required of me in this case to the best of my ability.

Affirmations by intermediaries

I solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will impartially and faithfully inform the court about the witness's communication needs and communicate questions and answers, make true explanation of all matters and things that are required of me, and do all other matters and things that are required of me in this case, to the best of my ability.

Note     The Commonwealth Act

does not include intermediaries.



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