Perjury S108(1)

Question 1

Perjury S108 CA61

Answer 1

A witness making any
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Assertion as to any
matter of fact
Or
Opinion
Or
Belief
Or
Knowledge
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In any judicial proceeding
Forming part of the witness’s evidence on oath
Knowing by that witness to be false
Intended to mislead the tribunal

Question 2

Define witness

Answer 2

A person who gives evidence and is able to be cross examined in a proceeding
Includes a person that is, has or is going to give evidence

Question 3

Define assertion

Answer 3

Something declared or stated positively, often with no support or attempt made a furnishing evidence or proof of the assertions accuracy

Question 4

Define matter of fact

Answer 4

A thing that is done, an actual occurrence or event, and is presented during court proceedings in the form of witness testimony and evidence

Question 5

Define opinion

Answer 5

A statement of opinion that tends to prove or disprove fact

Question 6

Define belief

Answer 6

A belief is essential a subjective feeling regard the validity of an idea or set of facts. It is more than mere suspicion and less than knowledge. Belief is having faith in an idea and formulating a conclusion as a result of considering the available information

Question 7

Define knowledge

Answer 7

Knowing or correctly believing

Question 8

Define - in an judicial proceeding

Answer 8

Any court of justice, any legal tribunal. The House of Representatives, the court martial of NZ

Question 9

Define
Forming part of the witness’s evidence on oath

Answer 9

Giving evidence in person affidavit, by audio-visual link or cctv

Oath - declaration before a person who has authority to administer an oath

Affirmation - verbal or written declaration. Saying that a thing is true or right

Declaration - a witness under 12 promising to tell the truth