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Rule 5.6 False statements

(1)

Proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person if that person makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth.

(2)

Proceedings under this rule may be brought only—

(i)

by the Attorney General; or

(ii)

with the permission of the court.