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Another oath required the witness to write their name on a piece of paper and burn it, swearing that their soul would be consumed by fire like the paper, should they not tell the truth. The Saucer Oath involved a witness kneeling and striking a china saucer against the witness box, before declaring that if they did not tell the truth their soul would be cracked like the saucer.
The Chicken Oath was even more elaborate, involving lighting candles, decapitating a chicken, and burning a signed oath in the candle flame. Another form of oath incorporated religious symbols of bread, salt and water rather than a holy book — and some BC courthouses kept a tray stocked with these symbols on hand and replenished them from time to time.
Steps have been taken in other provinces to facilitate use of an eagle feather when taking an oath or affirmation. The Provincial Court of BC is open to exploring a similar initiative in this province. Courts understand that in our diverse society witnesses will have a variety of religious traditions and non-religious beliefs. Whatever form that promise takes, it is a commitment to tell the truth.
A witness who does not tell the truth can be charged with perjury and if found guilty, they can be sentenced to jail for up to 14 years. Witnesses may choose to swear an oath on another relevant religious text. It is not necessary that a religious text be used in taking an oath. For a witness appearing in court, the form of oath taken is generally as follows: "I swear or the person taking the oath may promise by Almighty God or the person may name a god recognised by his or her religion that the evidence I shall give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
There is a separate oath for people who act as an interpreter in court. If this applies to you, the form of the oath for interpreters in court can be found at Schedule 1 to the Evidence Act
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