Presenting false or forged evidence

Mauritius

Mauritius - Criminal Code 1983 (2009) EN

106. Forgery by public officer

Any functionary, or public officer, acting in the discharge of his duty, who commits a forgery—

(a) by a false signature;
(b) by the alteration of any act, date, writing, or signature;
(c) by falsely stating the presence of a person; or
(d) by any writing made or interpolated in any register or other public act, after it has been completed or closed,

shall be punished by penal servitude.

276. Giving false evidence in case of crime

Any person who is convicted of giving false evidence in the prosecution of a crime, either for or against the prisoner, shall be punished by penal servitude for a term not exceeding 20 years.

Mauritius - ICC Act 2011 EN

PART II – OFFENCES AND JURISDICTION OF COURTS OF MARITIUS

7. Contempt of International Criminal Court

(1)
(b) presents evidence that he knows is false or forged

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:

(b) Presenting evidence that the party knows is false or forged;