Common Law Procedure (Ireland) Act, 1821

Penalty of perjury on persons swearing falsely under this Act.

70. If in any oath or affirmation required or authorized to be taken, or on any examination or inquiry on oath required or authorized to be made by this Act, any person shall swear or affirm falsely, such person shall, on conviction thereof, be adjudged guilty of wilful and corrupt perjury, and shall be punished accordingly.

[Ss. 71, 72 rep. 36 & 37 Vict. c.91. (S.L.R.); schedules rep. 53 & 54 Vict. c. 33. (S.L.R.)]