An appellant is usually given a choice at the hearing of either making an unsworn statement or alternatively giving evidence on oath in support of this appeal.

进行聆讯时，上诉人通常可选择不宣誓作供或宣誓下作供以支持其上诉。

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Mr Armstrong described Mr Howell's silence as deafening, and said an unsworn statement by Kaniel Martin was lies.

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