'Giving false testimony' in document 'Ghana - Criminal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART IV—OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER, HEALTH AND MORALITY

CHAPTER 4—OFFENCES CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

Perjury and Similar Offences

Section 210—Perjury.

(1) Whoever commits perjury shall be guilty of second degree felony.

(2) Whoever commits perjury with intent to cause the conviction of any person for any crime punishable with death, shall be guilty of first degree felony.

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