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5. Sorry, I was working.

Thu Dec 20, 2012, 04:24 PM

Dec 2012

No. In fact, you don't even have to swear at all. As long as it's clear that a lie subjects the witness to the penalties of perjury, it's fine.

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Canada Rules on Wearing Religious Veil in Court [View all] rug Dec 2012 OP

I agree with the decision EvilAL Dec 2012 #1

I'd have more of a problem EvilAL Dec 2012 #2

guess you can.. EvilAL Dec 2012 #3

Sorry, I was working. rug Dec 2012 #5

You don't swear on a Bible any more WolverineDG Dec 2012 #4