8Oaths and affirmations
(1)The following section shall be substituted for section 1 of the [1888 c. 46.] Oaths Act 1888:—
“1When affirmation may be made instead of oath.
Any person who objects to being sworn shall be permitted to make his solemn affirmation instead of taking an oath in all places and for all purposes where an oath is or shall be required by law, which affirmation shall be of the same force and effect as if he had taken the oath.”.
(2)The [1961 c. 21.] Oaths Act 1961 shall extend to Northern Ireland.
(3)The provisions specified in Part III of Schedule 5 below shall cease to have effect.