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Civil Evidence Act 1995: Primary legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, particularly relevant for establishing the validity of sworn statements and affidavits in England and Wales

Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) - Part 32: Procedural rules that specifically deal with evidence requirements, including detailed provisions for witness statements and affidavits, supplemented by Practice Direction 32 which provides specific guidance on affidavit format

Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889: Historical legislation that remains relevant today, governing who can legally administer oaths and defining the role of commissioners for oaths in the authentication process

Statutory Declarations Act 1835: Provides the fundamental legal framework for sworn declarations and establishes formal requirements for affidavits in English law

Perjury Act 1911: Establishes legal consequences for making false statements in affidavits and other sworn documents, crucial for warning clauses and enforcement of truthful declarations

Common Law Requirements: Body of case law and judicial precedents that establish additional requirements and interpretations for affidavit validity and authentication procedures

Court Rules on Authentication: Specific rules and procedures established by courts for document authentication, including requirements for proper verification and certification

Industry-Specific Standards: Additional regulations and standards that may apply depending on the subject matter being authenticated (e.g., artwork, documents, digital assets)