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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Perjury
Perjury is the criminal offence of knowingly giving false evidence under oath or affirmation.
The offence applies to evidence given in judicial proceedings before courts or tribunals.
A person commits perjury if the statement is false and made knowingly or recklessly.
Perjury may be committed by witnesses, defendants, or interpreters during proceedings.
The offence is punishable by imprisonment and/or a fine because it undermines the administration of justice.
Perjury is the criminal offence of knowingly giving false evidence under oath or affirmation.
The offence applies to evidence given in judicial proceedings before courts or tribunals.
A person commits perjury if the statement is false and made knowingly or recklessly.
Perjury may be committed by witnesses, defendants, or interpreters during proceedings.
The offence is punishable by imprisonment and/or a fine because it undermines the administration of justice.
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