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Evidence Act 2001

24Requirements for oaths

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### 24 Requirements for oaths > > (1) It is not necessary that a religious text be used in taking an oath. > > > (2) An oath is effective for the purpose of this Division even if the person who took it – > > > > > > (a) did not have a religious belief or did not have a religious belief of a particular kind; or > > > > > > > (b) did not understand the nature and consequences of the oath.

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