Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 106

106. (1) Whosoever shall give false evidence in civil matters, shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term from seven months to two years. (2) The provisions of sub-article (1) shall apply to any person who, being a party to a civil ac tion, shall make a false oath. 64 CAP. 9.] CRIMINAL CODE (3) Whosoever shall make a false affidavit, whether in Malta or outside Malta, knowing that such affidavit is required or inten ded for any civil proceedings in Ma lta, shall, on conviction, be li able to the punishment mention ed in sub-article (1). Perjury by referee or interpreter.