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Article 133 False statements

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(1)

Proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person if he 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—

(a)

by the Attorney General; or

(b)

with the permission of the court.

(3)

This rule does not apply to proceedings in a magistrates' court.