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Swearing on the Bible - is it obligatory.

Builderfromhell · 2010-04-17 20:38:31

When someone takes the stand in a court of law must they swear to tell the truth etc. on the Bible if they do not wish to. I am thinking of people of other Faiths or no faith. Could someone, for example, refuse to swear on the Bible or would they be in contempt of court?

17-04-2010 8:38pm

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Builderfromhell

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When someone takes the stand in a court of law must they swear to tell the truth etc. on the Bible if they do not wish to.
I am thinking of people of other Faiths or no faith.

Could someone, for example, refuse to swear on the Bible or would they be in contempt of court?

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#2 17-04-2010 9:44pm

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For a quick answer, no you don't have to swear on the bible.

Studied the alternatives in Evidence a few years back but since then I've forgotten most of them - I'd say plenty of the forum regulars would be able to expand on this

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#3 17-04-2010 10:47pm

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Discussed previously here.

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