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81.17.—(1) This Section contains rules about committal applications in relation to making, or causing to be made—
(a)a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth; or
(b)a false disclosure statement,
without an honest belief in its truth.
(2) Where the committal application relates only to a false statement of truth or disclosure statement, this Section applies.
(3) Where the committal application relates to both—
(a)a false statement of truth or disclosure statement; and
(b)breach of a judgment, order or undertaking to do or abstain from doing an act,
Section 2 (Committal for breach of a judgment, order or undertaking to do or abstain from doing an act) applies, but subject to paragraph (4).
(4) To the extent that a committal application referred to in paragraph (3) relates to a false statement of truth or disclosure statement—
(a)the applicant must obtain the permission of the court in accordance with rule 81.18; or
(b)the court may direct that the matter be referred to the Attorney General with a request that the Attorney General consider whether to bring proceedings for contempt of court.
(5) Where the committal application relates to both—
(a)a false statement of truth or disclosure statement; and
(b)other interference with the due administration of justice,
Section 3 (Committal for interference with the due administration of justice) applies, but subject to paragraph (6).
(6) To the extent that a committal application referred to in paragraph (5) relates to a false statement of truth or disclosure statement, the court may direct that the matter be referred to the Attorney General with a request that the Attorney General consider whether to bring proceedings for contempt of court.]
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