Evidence is offered in the District Court as in other courts, under oath. As an alternative to a religious oath, it is possible to make an affirmation.<\/p>\n
The right to give evidence on affirmation applies if the witness has no religious belief or if taking the oath is contrary to his beliefs. If a person objects to the standard form of oath, he may take an oath in a form binding on his conscience.<\/p>\n
A court may admit an electronic recording of questioning of an accused or transcript of such recording. A statement made by a person that is recorded is admissible as evidence. Notwithstanding that it was not taken down in writing at the time it was made or it\u2019s not in writing and signed by the persons who made it or both<\/p>\n
It is perjury to give false evidence under oath knowing it to be false. It is an offence.<\/p>\n
See our separate chapters on criminal evidence rules in relation to the types of evidence that may be offered to any resident.<\/p>\n\n
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