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        Oaths Act 1978 (c.19)
        Introductory Text
        Main body
        Part I England, Wales and Northern Ireland
        1. Manner of administration of oaths.
        2. Consequential amendments.
        Part II United Kingdom
        Oaths
        3. Swearing with uplifted hand.
        4. Validity of oaths.
        Solemn affirmations
        5. Making of solemn affirmations.
        6. Form of affirmation.
        Supplementary
        7. Repeals and savings.
        8. Short title, extent and commencement.
        Schedules
        SCHEDULE {Section 7.}

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