About: Sworn testimony

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Sworn testimony is evidence given by a witness who has made a commitment to tell the truth. If the witness is later found to have lied whilst bound by the commitment, they can often be charged with the crime of perjury. The types of commitment can include oaths, affirmations and promises which are explained in more detail below. The exact wording of the commitments vary from country to country.

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  • Sworn testimony is evidence given by a witness who has made a commitment to tell the truth. If the witness is later found to have lied whilst bound by the commitment, they can often be charged with the crime of perjury. The types of commitment can include oaths, affirmations and promises which are explained in more detail below. The exact wording of the commitments vary from country to country. (en)
  • Vittnesed är den ed ett vittne måste avlägga inför domstol. Den som ger falsk uppgift under ed kan dömas för mened. (sv)
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  • Sworn testimony is evidence given by a witness who has made a commitment to tell the truth. If the witness is later found to have lied whilst bound by the commitment, they can often be charged with the crime of perjury. The types of commitment can include oaths, affirmations and promises which are explained in more detail below. The exact wording of the commitments vary from country to country. (en)
  • Vittnesed är den ed ett vittne måste avlägga inför domstol. Den som ger falsk uppgift under ed kan dömas för mened. (sv)
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  • Sworn testimony (en)
  • Vittnesed (sv)
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