False sworn affidavits (Section 156, German Criminal Code)

Definition

Whosoever before a public authority competent to administer sworn affidavits, falsely makes such an affidavit or falsely testifies while referring to such an affidavit shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine.

Related terms:

Parent term:

CHAPTER NINE - FALSE TESTIMONY AND PERJURY (German Criminal Code)

Sibling terms:

False testimony (Section 153, German Criminal Code)
Perjury (Section 154, German Criminal Code)
Affirmations equivalent to oath (Section 155, German Criminal Code)
Duress (Section 157, German Criminal Code)
Correction of false testimony (Section 158, German Criminal Code)
Attempt to abet false testimony (Section 159, German Criminal Code)
Procuring false testimony (Section 160, German Criminal Code)
Negligent offences (Section 161, German Criminal Code)
International Courts; national commissions of inquiry (Section 162, German Criminal Code)
Section 163 (Section 163, German Criminal Code)