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Swearing an Oath

We all know that lying in a court of law carries serious penalties so do we really need to place our hands on holy books to affirm our sincerity by swearing an oath?

We all know that lying in a court of law carries serious penalties so do we really need to place our hands on holy books and affirm our sincerity by swearing an oath? Joining Ernie Rea to discuss whether or not there is any place for God in a modern courtroom are Joshua Rosenberg, legal commentator and presenter of Radio 4's Law in Action; family law barrister Jasvir Singh, Chairman of City Sikhs; and Sarah Donaldson a Manchester based barrister and Quaker.

Producer: Helen Lee.

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30 minutes

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Thu 4 Oct 2018 23:30
BBC Radio 4

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