If a person don't wish to swear on the bible can they be cross examined
2007-05-07 08:56:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anthony B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yep, you either get your own text or get to give an "affirmation" you're telling the truth. If you refuse to do any of the above, you may be dismissed.
http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/attend/witness/county_high/court.htm
2007-05-07 09:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lobster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can swear on another religious book or just affirm...that doesn't stop cross examination which is the whole basis of the British System, that the witness be tested to find the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
2007-05-07 09:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by Knownow't 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
If like me you don't practice a religion then you are asked to take an affirmation:
'I do solemnly swear and affirm that the evidence I shall give will be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth'
That's what I always do.
2007-05-07 11:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ian UK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why in MOST court rooms throughout the globe you will hear:
"Do you solemnly swear or AFFIRM the testimony you're about to give is the truth..."
2007-05-07 09:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. People who do not swear on the Bible are informed of perjury and agree to tell the truth under penalty of perjury.
2007-05-07 09:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can affirm. The affirmation is: "I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth."
That must surely be acceptable to you?
No adult is allowed to give evidence unless he makes some kind of undertaking to speak the truth.
2007-05-07 10:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No offence but what a meaningless question as if it matters, ask Jeffrey Archer, Owen Oysten, or the Hamiltons. Take direction by them for goodness sake.
2007-05-07 09:09:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to it's law, you have to swear you are telling the truth,whether it be over a bible or something else.hope that helps,all the best.
2007-05-07 13:37:03 · answer #8 · answered by sarah1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can take oath without a bible
2007-05-07 09:05:17 · answer #9 · answered by GEOFF D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only after they've been X Rayed.
2007-05-07 09:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by Butt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋