Section 63 Form of jury affirmationI1 I2

Scotland

(1)

The Oaths Act 1978 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 6 (form of affirmation)—

(a)

in subsection (1), for “subsection (2)” substitute “subsections (2) and (3)”,

(b)

after subsection (2) insert—

“(3)
In the case of a jury in solemn proceedings, the affirmation is to be in the following form:
On being asked by the clerk of court: “Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that you will well and truly try the accused and give a true verdict according to the evidence?”
The jurors who are affirming to reply: “I do”.
”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 63 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 116(2)
I2: S. 63 in force at 6.4.2026 by S.S.I. 2026/120, reg. 2, sch.

On being asked by the clerk of court: “Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that you will well and truly try the accused and give a true verdict according to the evidence?”
The jurors who are affirming to reply: “I do”.

Section 63 Form of jury affirmationI1I2

Annotations

Commencement

Section 63 Form of jury affirmationI1 I2