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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2023 13:15:28 GMT
I agree, but I do find it odd that a former PM was either requested to or offered to take the oath. It is a criminal offence to lie to a parliamentary committee with severe penalties for doing so. It is not a Criminal Offence to mislead the House of Commons intentionally or unintentionally it is more a case of Contempt for the House, if found in Contempt the member is expected to resign , or can be suspended by the House for up to 10 days, if longer than that they lose their seat and a by election is called. That's what happens when you do not read or understand a post, you get it wrong, I did not say the HoC's. |
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Post by patman post on Mar 24, 2023 13:15:44 GMT
Interesting that on Question Time last night, when the mainly Conservative voting audience was asked who believed Johnson, not one hand was raised.
A quick search of polls over the past year hasn't revealed any lessening of the belief that Johnson lied about Partygate.
I don't agree that the Committee of four Tories, two Labour and one SNP could be labelled a kangaroo court...
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Post by patman post on Mar 24, 2023 13:29:12 GMT
The Parliamentary Witnesses Oaths Act 18711 empowers the House of Commons and its committees to administer oaths to witnesses, and attaches to false evidence the penalties of perjury. By Standing Order No 132, oaths, and affirmations under the Oaths Act 1978, are administered to witnesses before a select committee, by the Chair or by the Clerk attending the committee.
By the Perjury Act 1911, s 1, where evidence is given upon oath, the giving of false evidence is punishable as perjury.2 The power of either House to punish for false evidence is not, however, superseded by this Act. Where evidence is not given upon oath, the giving of false evidence is punishable as a contempt (see para 15.5 ).
It is not usual, however, for select committees to examine witnesses upon oath, except upon inquiries of a judicial or other special character.
erskinemay.parliament.uk/section/5919/administration-of-oaths-by-committees?highlight=select%20committees%20to%20examine%20witnesses%20on%20oath,
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Post by Handyman on Mar 24, 2023 14:51:58 GMT
The Parliamentary Witnesses Oaths Act 18711 empowers the House of Commons and its committees to administer oaths to witnesses, and attaches to false evidence the penalties of perjury. By Standing Order No 132, oaths, and affirmations under the Oaths Act 1978, are administered to witnesses before a select committee, by the Chair or by the Clerk attending the committee.
By the Perjury Act 1911, s 1, where evidence is given upon oath, the giving of false evidence is punishable as perjury.2 The power of either House to punish for false evidence is not, however, superseded by this Act. Where evidence is not given upon oath, the giving of false evidence is punishable as a contempt (see para 15.5 ).
It is not usual, however, for select committees to examine witnesses upon oath, except upon inquiries of a judicial or other special character.
erskinemay.parliament.uk/section/5919/administration-of-oaths-by-committees?highlight=select%20committees%20to%20examine%20witnesses%20on%20oath, I agree that is why he took the oath to comply with the rules as do witnesses |
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Post by Handyman on Mar 24, 2023 14:52:42 GMT
It is not a Criminal Offence to mislead the House of Commons intentionally or unintentionally it is more a case of Contempt for the House, if found in Contempt the member is expected to resign , or can be suspended by the House for up to 10 days, if longer than that they lose their seat and a by election is called. That's what happens when you do not read or understand a post, you get it wrong, I did not say the HoC's. If I ever understand you , I will seek medical help |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2023 15:21:19 GMT
The Parliamentary Witnesses Oaths Act 18711 empowers the House of Commons and its committees to administer oaths to witnesses, and attaches to false evidence the penalties of perjury. By Standing Order No 132, oaths, and affirmations under the Oaths Act 1978, are administered to witnesses before a select committee, by the Chair or by the Clerk attending the committee.
By the Perjury Act 1911, s 1, where evidence is given upon oath, the giving of false evidence is punishable as perjury.2 The power of either House to punish for false evidence is not, however, superseded by this Act. Where evidence is not given upon oath, the giving of false evidence is punishable as a contempt (see para 15.5 ).
It is not usual, however, for select committees to examine witnesses upon oath, except upon inquiries of a judicial or other special character.
erskinemay.parliament.uk/section/5919/administration-of-oaths-by-committees?highlight=select%20committees%20to%20examine%20witnesses%20on%20oath, As I said. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2023 15:22:46 GMT
That's what happens when you do not read or understand a post, you get it wrong, I did not say the HoC's. If I ever understand you , I will seek medical help Do you want the number of my psychiatrist, she's very good?🤣 |
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Post by Handyman on Mar 24, 2023 15:47:12 GMT
If I ever understand you , I will seek medical help Do you want the number of my psychiatrist, she's very good?🤣 No thanks she hasn't done you much good  |
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Post by Pacifico on Mar 24, 2023 18:05:09 GMT
If I ever understand you , I will seek medical help Do you want the number of my psychiatrist, she's very good?🤣 I'd ask for a refund if I were you...  |
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