Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 132

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132. Any juror, witness or referee who, with the object of not affording assistance to the competent authority lawfully requiring such assistance, or of explaining his non-appearance before such authority, alleges an excuse which is shown to be false, shall, in addition to the punishment established for his non-appearance, be liable, on conviction, to imprisonment for a term from one to three months. Amended by: VI.1899.3. O F A BUSE OF A UTHORITY, AND OF BREACH OF D UTIES PERTAINING TO A PUBLIC O FFICE Disclosing official secrets. Added by: VI.1899.4. Amended by: I.1903.4.

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