# The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, Article 74: Oral testimony to be given on oath


(1) Oral testimony shall be given on oath.
(2) This rule is subject to—
(a) section 5 of the Oaths Act 1978 (affirmation);
(b) section 31 of the 1999 Act (evidence admitted under a special measures direction); and
(c) section 56 of that Act (reception of unsworn evidence by witness who is not permitted to be sworn).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2009/9780111479216/article/74 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-armed-forces-court-martial-rules-2009/article-74
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