# The Family Procedure (Adoption) Rules 2005, Article 133: False statements


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2795/article/133 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-adoption-rules-2005/article-133
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