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112: Evidence of perjury, false oath, or false statement
or “This law says you need more than one person's word to prove someone lied in court or made a false statement.”
You could also call this:

“Making fake proof to trick a court or judge is against the law and can get you in big trouble.”

If you create fake evidence to trick a court or tribunal during a legal proceeding, you can be sent to prison for up to 7 years. This applies to any type of made-up evidence, except for lying under oath (which is called perjury). The court or tribunal must be one that is covered by section 108 of this law. Remember, it’s important to always be honest and truthful in legal matters.

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or “Using fake sworn statements or declarations can get you in big trouble with the law.”
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Part 6 Crimes affecting the administration of law and justice
Misleading justice

113Fabricating evidence

  1. Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years who, with intent to mislead any tribunal holding any judicial proceeding to which section 108 applies, fabricates evidence by any means other than perjury.

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  • 1908 No 32 s 135