Senegal outclassed Sudan with a convincing 3–1 victory to book their place in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals.
The result underlined Senegal’s superior quality and experience as they continue their push for continental glory on Africa’s biggest stage.
Senegal outclassed Sudan with a convincing 3–1 victory to book their place in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals.
The result underlined Senegal’s superior quality and experience as they continue their push for continental glory on Africa’s biggest stage.
Oaths and affirmations
Below are examples of the types of oaths and affirmations used in court.
Witness Oath
“I swear by ………. (according to religious belief) that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
Witness Affirmation
“I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
Promissory Oath
This oath should be taken by any person before a youth or family court and by a child before any other court. A child under the age of 14 shall give their evidence unsworn in criminal proceedings.
“I promise before ………. (according to religious belief) that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
Promissory Affirmation
“I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
Crown Court Witness Oath
“I swear by ………. (according to religious belief) that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
Crown Court Witness Affirmation
“I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
Giving evidence
The evidence at a trial usually starts with the prosecution witnesses and is then followed by the defence witness.
It is the role of the prosecution lawyers to prove the case against the defendant.
It is the role of the defence lawyer at a trial to assess the prosecution’s case, argue against it and, if necessary, present the defendant’s evidence. Essentially they are testing the strength of the prosecution evidence.