OATHS ACT 1900 - SECT 31 Alternative verdict where false swearing not proved

OATHS ACT 1900 - SECT 31

31 Alternative verdict where false swearing not proved

Where, on the trial of a person for false swearing in an affidavit, it appears that the document purporting to be the affidavit was not taken in accordance with the requirements of section 11A but the jury is satisfied that the accused wilfully made and subscribed the document knowing it to be untrue in a material particular not related to any requirement or formality necessary for the making of an affidavit the accused may be acquitted of the offence charged and convicted of an offence under section 30.