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The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 2007

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PART 2FORMS OF OATH

President of the board and members other than the judge advocate

5.  I swear by Almighty God that I will well and truly try the accused before the court according to the evidence, and that I will duly administer justice according to law and without partiality, favour or affection; and I do further swear that I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the vote or opinion of any member of this court-martial, unless thereunto required in due course of law.

Persons under instruction

6.  I swear by Almighty God that I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the vote or opinion of any member of the court-martial given in these proceedings unless thereunto required in due course of law.

Interpreter

7.  I swear by Almighty God that I will well and faithfully interpret and make true explanation of all such matters and things as shall be required of me according to the best of my skill and understanding.

Witness aged 18 years or over

8.  I swear by Almighty God that the evidence which I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Witness under the age of 18 years

9.  I promise before Almighty God that the evidence which I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

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