Oaths Act 1978
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5 Making of solemn affirmations.
(1) Any person who objects to being sworn shall be permitted to make his solemn affirmation instead of taking an oath. (2) Subsection (1) above shall apply in relation to a person to whom it is not reasonably practicable without inconvenience or delay to administer an oath in the manner appropriate to his religious belief as it applies in relation to a person objecting to be sworn. (3) A person who may be permitted under subsection (2) above to make his solemn affirmation may also be required to do so. (4) A solemn affirmation shall be of the same force and effect as an oath.
5 Making of solemn affirmations.
(1) Any person who objects to being sworn shall be permitted to make his solemn affirmation instead of taking an oath. (2) Subsection (1) above shall apply in relation to a person to whom it is not reasonably practicable without inconvenience or delay to administer an oath in the manner appropriate to his religious belief as it applies in relation to a person objecting to be sworn. (3) A person who may be permitted under subsection (2) above to make his solemn affirmation may also be required to do so. (4) A solemn affirmation shall be of the same force and effect as an oath.
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