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Oath
An oath is a solemn declaration whereby a person swears that a statement is true or that an act will be performed, with criminal consequences in the event of perjury.
An oath is a formal and solemn promise made by a person to speak the truth or to fulfil a specific obligation. In Dutch law, the oath serves as a guarantee of the reliability of statements made in judicial proceedings.
The significance of the oath is considerable, as the making of a false oath, known as perjury, constitutes a criminal offence under the Criminal Code. This mechanism promotes the integrity of the legal process and protects the interests of the parties and society at large.
In practice, the oath is administered, inter alia, by witnesses, experts or officeholders during court proceedings or upon the assumption of office, by a judge or other sworn official.
“The witness took the oath before giving his testimony regarding the incident.”
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