Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I move amendment No. 23:

In page 58, line 45, after "oath" to insert "or affirmation".

The amendment seeks to insert the words "or affirmation" after "oath" since the law allows affirmations to be made as well as oaths. Strictly speaking, it may not be necessary to do this, as the matter is covered by the reference to oaths in the interpretation legislation, but it would be an improvement in terms of clarity of the Bill. It is a matter of principle and would be a good idea to include the words "or affirmation" wherever the word "oath" appears in modern legislation.