Crimes Ordinance Part V 5-20 Section 45 Cap. 200 (b) such document shall be prima facie evidence of the evidence taken in those proceedings and recorded therein and of all other matters contained therein. (21 of 1922 s. 15 incorporated. Replaced 45 of 1967 s. 5) 45. Form of oath For the purposes of this Part, the forms and ceremonies used in administering an oath are immaterial, if the court or person before whom the oath is taken has power to administer an oath for the purpose of verifying the statement in question and if the oath has been administered in a form and with ceremonies which the person taking the oath has accepted without objection, or has declared to be binding on him. (21 of 1922 s. 16 incorporated) [cf. 1911 c. 6 s. 15 U.K.] 46. Savings (1) Where the making of a false statement is not only an offence under this Part but also by virtue of some other enactment is a corrupt practice or corrupt conduct or subjects the offender to any forfeiture or disqualification or to any penalty other than imprisonment or fine, the liability of the offender under this Part shall be in addition to and not in substitution for his liability under such other enactment. (Amended 10 of 2000 s. 47) (2) Where the making of a false statement is made punishable by any other enactment proceedings may be taken either under such other enactment or under this Part. (21 of 1922 s. 17 incorporated) [cf. 1911 c. 6 s. 16 U.K.] Verified Copy Last updated date 16.11.2017

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