A person who objects to taking an oath shall make a solemn affirmation instead in all places and for all purposes where an oath is required either by customary law or under any enactment, whether passed before or after the commencement of this Law.

2 Form and effect of solemn affirmation

(1) A solemn affirmation shall be in a form specified in the Schedule to this Law.

(2) A solemn affirmation shall be of the same force and effect as if the person making such affirmation had taken an oath, and the law rendering persons liable to prosecution and penalties in relation to statements made under oath shall apply accordingly.

2A Regulations[2]

The States may, by Regulations, amend the Schedule so as to provide for different forms of affirmation for specified categories, classes or descriptions of person.

3 Citation

This Law may be cited as the Solemn Affirmations (Jersey) Law 1963.

SCHEDULE

(Article 2(1))

FORMS OF SOLEMN AFFIRMATION

ORAL AFFIRMATION

“Je, A.B. déclare et affirme solennellement, sincèrement et en toute vérité”,

“I, A.B. do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm”, and then proceed with the words (if any) prescribed by law, omitting any words of imprecation or calling to witness.

AFFIRMATION BY WAY OF AFFIDAVIT

“Je, A.B. déclare solennellement et sincèrement que

, et je fais cette déclaration, croyant en ma conscience qu’elle est vraie.”

“I, A.B. do solemnly and sincerely declare that

, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.”

and the form in lieu of jurat shall be –

“Affirmé à , ce jour de ,20 .

Pardevant moi.”

“Affirmed at , this day of , 20 .

Before me.”

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