Rule 21(3)
SCHEDULE 1U.K.OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS
1. The words prescribed are—U.K.
(a)for lay members in trial proceedings, “…I will well and truly try the defendant before the court according to the evidence; I will duly administer justice according to law and without partiality, favour or affection; and I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the vote or opinion of any member of the Court Martial, unless required to do so in due course of law”;
(b)for lay members in appellate proceedings, “…I will well and truly try the appellant before the court according to the evidence; I will duly administer justice according to law and without partiality, favour or affection; and I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the vote or opinion of any member of the Court Martial, unless required to do so in due course of law”;
(c)for lay members in other proceedings, “…I will duly administer justice according to law and without partiality, favour or affection; and I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the vote or opinion of any member of the Court Martial, unless required to do so in due course of law”;
(d)for persons in attendance for instruction, “…I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the vote or opinion of any member of the Court Martial, unless required to do so in due course of law”;
(e)for witnesses, “… the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth”; and
(f)for interpreters, “… 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”.