# The Court of Protection Rules 2017, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1035/part/5/rule/5.6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2017/part-5/rule-5.6
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