Giving false testimony

Afghanistan

Afghanistan - Criminal Procedure Code 2014 EN

Chapter 5 Testimony

Obligations of the Witness

Article 31:

The witness is obligated to tell the truth. If the witness fails to tell the truth entirely or partially or gives false testimony, he/she shall be legally prosecuted in accordance with provisions of law.

Chapter 5 Testimony

False Testimony:

Article 42:

If for reasons set forth in article 41, the witness’s excuse or reason for absence is proven to be not true, the court can require the witness to compensate the court for all expenses incurred.

Rome Statute

Article 70 Offences against the administration of justice

1. The Court shall have jurisdiction over the following offences against its administration of justice when committed intentionally:

(a) Giving false testimony when under an obligation pursuant to article 69, paragraph 1, to tell the truth;