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Post by manonthemoon2 on Aug 4, 2021 22:17:50 GMT 1
I've been watching on TV a programme about how a coroner (uk) reaches the decision about cause of death. It's fascinating, but, if atheist what do you swear on?
They have Bible's,Korans,the old testament and many others depending on faith. But,what if you don't believe? What would you swear on?
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Post by gigi on Aug 4, 2021 22:53:57 GMT 1
I understand that you would ‘affirm’.
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Post by FFS on Aug 5, 2021 5:13:52 GMT 1
I've been watching on TV a programme about how a coroner (uk) reaches the decision about cause of death. It's fascinating, but, if atheist what do you swear on? They have Bible's,Korans,the old testament and many others depending on faith. But,what if you don't believe? What would you swear on? I understand that you would ‘affirm’. @gig is correct - see here for details: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/giving-evidence-court#toc-1 |
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Post by houpla on Aug 5, 2021 6:22:06 GMT 1
Personally, Delia Smith's Winter Collection, every time  |
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Post by Jo in France on Aug 5, 2021 7:20:37 GMT 1
I am a Christian. A Quaker. I always affirm. There is no ‘book’ for me.
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Post by Aardvark on Aug 5, 2021 8:07:16 GMT 1
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Post by rabbit on Aug 5, 2021 8:17:23 GMT 1
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy I agree and it's probably as close to the truth |
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Post by plog on Aug 5, 2021 8:44:02 GMT 1
Gigi is right, In the UK at least when giving evidence on oath (and that can happen on lots situations , not just in the courts, I’m aware of it being required of witnesses in some accident investigations) there is usually the option of making an Affirmation.. Affirmation |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2021 10:35:25 GMT 1
Pinky promise.
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Post by lindalovely on Aug 5, 2021 13:55:17 GMT 1
When I did jury service I asked to affirm..which is making a statement 'on your honour ' rather like the French system. I could never do anything meaningful in the name of some religious doctrine, so affirmation seemed obvious to me..However the court officials seemed surprised that I asked to do so.
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