Witnesses Act 1806
The Witnesses Act 1806 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which prohibits a witness from refusing to answer a question solely on the ground that the answer may establish that he owes a debt or is liable to civil suit (but would not incriminate him). It is still in force.
Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act to declare the Law with respect to Witnesses refusing to answer. |
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Citation | 46 Geo 3 c. 37 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 5 May 1806 |
Commencement | 5 May 1806 |
Status: Current legislation | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Revised text of statute as amended |
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