(1)
(a) If the testimony of a witness appears to be false, the Presiding Magistrate may, either of his own motion, or on the application of le Legal Department or of one of the parties, draw the attention of the witness to his false statement and inform him that the may withdraw it.
(b) If the witness persists, the Presiding Magistrate may order him to remain in the court hall and, if need be, under the supervision of the forces of the law and order.
(2) In such a case, the provisions of sections 164 of the Penal Code and 305 (2) if this code shall be applicable.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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