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No. Those who do not wish to swear an oath can make an affirmation, without giving a reason for that decision. Courts are tending to dispense with Bibles, and in these cases those who wish to swear a religious oath need only make the appropriate reference to God.
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What do you say when you swear on the bible in court UK?
In the UK, swearing on the bible in court you say: I do swear, by almighty God, that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Can a person refuse to tell the truth in court?
Yes, a person can refuse to swear on the Bible in court. The person should notify the Court in advance since it's a change of procedure. The Court will then have the person simply raise their right hand and swear to tell the truth. Most courts in the United States no longer use a Bible during swear-in of a witness, citing separation of Church and State in due process.
When do you start using Bible in court?
If you are a Christian or a Jew, you may be asked to swear an oath on the Bible before giving evidence, saying that the evidence you give will be wholly truthful. Usually, if there is a court recess during your evidence, you would not be asked to swear a new oath on the Bible, but you may be informed that the oath you have already given continues to apply. If you are not a Christian you do not need to use the Bible, but may ask to give an affirmation instead of a religious oath. Muslims may swear by the Koran in some jurisdictions.
What is the constitutional requirements for the inauguration?
you have to swear in with a bible and repeat after what the chief of the Supreme Court says, and at the end say "So help me God"
Is it good to swear?
...on a bible.
If you are accused of a crime in Italy do you swear on the Bible as a rule?
No you dont a swear to the bible cause your going to get in trouble
What does this brain teaser mean swear Bible Bible Bible?
The person asking the question is talking about a brain teaser. It is probably the the one which shows the word 'swear' over bible, and resolves to 'swearing on the bible".Or, just possibly, "swear on a stack of bibles".
Does US law protect the right of citizens appearing in court to not swear an oath upon a bible?
yes, they can do it over a cheeze BurGEr instead
When in court do you need a sworn statement?
No you don't.In many courts, the UK included, it is normal to swear an oath on the bible or otherwise swear a declaration.For religious reasons, an atheist can make a promise and does not need to use a bible at all.Also, for religious reasons, some Christians refuse to swear an oath because the bible instructs not to swear and they are able to make a promise before God.For others with religious beliefs that are non Christian, courts have forms of promise that are acceptable to them.All countries and all courts have their own rules and guidelines.
Why do ministers not place their hand on the Bible when being sworn in as a witness in court?
Many Christians, including ministers, believe that the Bible teaches that we should not swear at all, on the Bible or otherwise. So they will usually just say they "affirm" that they will tell the truth.
Do muslems swear on the King James bible?
They do not.
Who was first woman to swear in the Bible?
Rachel
