# Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954, Paragraph 5: Oaths and statements


The person appointed to hold the inquiry may administer oaths and examine witnesses on oath, and may accept, in lieu of evidence on oath by any person, a statement in writing by that person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apni/1954/33/schedule/A1/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/interpretation-act-northern-ireland-1954/schedule-A1/paragraph-5
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