PerjuryVerified against official source

On indictment — s. 1 perjury

Imprisonment

0 (no mandatory prison) – 7 years

Fine

Unlimited fine (fine stated without cap in s. 1(1))

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

Wilfully making a material statement in judicial proceedings, knowing it to be false or not believing it to be true. Kindred offences in ss. 2–5 carry comparable maxima.