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Juries Act 2003
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54 Answering questions
A person to whom a question is lawfully put under this Act by the court or the Sheriff, without reasonable excuse, must not –
(a) fail to answer the question; or
(b) give an answer to the question that is false or misleading.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months.