Isn't it about time the cleanly and sensible Scotch oath was introduced permanently into our law courts. The Scot on Ins native heath, when, taking an oath, holds up . his . right hand uncovered and say S-;..-"! swear by Almighty God, and ;as : ':l shall. 'answer to God ai? the , Great Day ' • of JudGT^ent, that I will ti#^ Che: tniti;, the whole truth, ay.ci .■ '• mit thr* truth." Certainly thi.s if:' .iniK'h wor? !■■: • ii n'-r. ,-md impressive tha^y the Eng.lish system. ' '
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NZ Truth, Issue 75, 24 November 1906, Page 5
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