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In forceOaths or affirmations taken before a court
Part 2Witnesses
7 Oaths or affirmations taken before a court
(1)
Every court has authority to administer an oath or an affirmation.
(2)
Where an oath or affirmation is to be taken before a court, or in connection with proceedings before a court, it may be administered by—
(a)
the court itself; or
(b)
an officer of the court; or
(c)
any person authorised by the court to administer the oath or affirmation;
or
(d)
any other person authorised by law to administer the oath or affirmation.
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