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(c) that before signing he had informed the client of the possible consequences to
the client if it should subsequently appear that the client did not have an
honest belief in the truth of those facts.
(9) The individual who signs a statement of truth must print his full name clearly
beneath his signature.
(10) An advocate who signs a statement of truth must sign in his own name and
not that of his firm or employer.

8.70 False statements (32.14)
(1) Proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person if he
makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth
without an honest belief in its truth.
(2) Proceedings under this rule may be brought only —
(a) by the Attorney General; or
(b) with the permission of the court.

8.71 Power of the court to require a document to be verified (22.4)
(1) The court may order a person who has failed to verify a document in
accordance with rule 8.68 to verify the document.
(2) Any party may apply for an order under paragraph (1).
(3) This rule does not affect any power of the court —
(a) to strike out a statement of case which is not verified by a statement of truth
(b) direct that a witness statement which is not verified by a statement of truth
shall not be admissible as evidence.

8.72 Forms of statement of truth
A statement of truth shall be in the appropriate form in Schedule 8.2.

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