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112 Rules with respect to statements
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(1)A statement that the informant intends to tender in a committal proceeding must be—
(a)in the form of an affidavit; or
(b)signed by the person making the statement and must contain an acknowledgment signed by that person in the presence of a person referred to in Schedule 3 that the statement is true and correct and is made in the belief that a person making a false statement in the circumstances is liable to the penalties of perjury; or
(c)in a form, and attested to in a manner, prescribed by the rules of court.
(2)If a person under the age of 18 years makes a statement that the informant intends to tender in a committal proceeding, the statement must include the person's age.
(3)If a person who cannot read makes a statement that the informant intends to tender in a committal proceeding—
(a)the statement must be read to the person before he or she signs it; and
(b)the acknowledgment must state that the statement was read to the person before he or she signed it.
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Section 414 provides for acknowledgment of false statements.