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Section 6 Form of affirmation.C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8

C9(1)

Subject to F1subsections (2) and (3) below, every affirmation shall be as follows:—

“I, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm,” and then proceed with the words of the oath prescribed by law, omitting any words of imprecation or calling to witness.

C10(2)

Every affirmation in writing shall commence:—

“I, of , do solemnly and sincerely affirm,” and the form in lieu of jurat shall be “Affirmed at this day of 19 , Before me.”

F2(3)

In the case of a jury in solemn proceedings, the affirmation is to be in the following form:

On being asked by the clerk of court: “Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that you will well and truly try the accused and give a true verdict according to the evidence?”
The jurors who are affirming to reply: “I do”.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 6(1) substituted (S.) (6.4.2026) by Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 12), ss. 63(2)(a), 116(2); S.S.I. 2026/120, reg. 2, sch.

F2

S. 6(3) inserted (S.) (6.4.2026) by Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 12), ss. 63(2)(b), 116(2); S.S.I. 2026/120, reg. 2, sch.

Modifications

C1

S. 3-6 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Court Martial Appeal Court Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2657), rule 15, Sch. 1

C2

S. 3-6 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2041), rule 21

C3

S. 3-6 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Summary Hearing and Activation of Suspended Sentences of Service Detention) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/1216), rule 14

C4

S. 3-6 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Summary Appeal Court) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/1211), rule 28

C5

S. 3-6 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Service Civilian Court) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/1209), rule 20

C6

S. 3-6 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Warrants of Arrest for Service Offences) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/1110), rule 16

C7

S. 3-6 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Custody Proceedings) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/1098), rule 21

C8

S. 6 applied (1.1.2004) by 1981 c. 61, s. 42(7) (as substituted by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 3, 162(2), Sch. 1, (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/3156, art. 2

C9

S. 6(1) modified (1.6.2007) by The Citizenship Oath and Pledge (Welsh Language) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1484), art. 4(2)

C10

S. 6(2) modified (1.6.2007) by The Citizenship Oath and Pledge (Welsh Language) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1484), art. 4(2)