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'Giving false testimony' in document 'Iceland - Penal Code'

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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Chapter XV. False Testimony and False Accusations

Art. 142

Anyone who reports something falsely before a Court of Law or an authority entitled to administer oaths shall be subject to imprisonment for up to 4 years. In case the report has been given on oath the penalty shall be increased.

In case items of the report not pertaining to the matter being investigated be incorrect, fines or imprisonment for up to 1 year may be applied.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

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