This dimension groups criminal offenses by the jurisdiction that defines them. Wikipedia notes that "what precisely is a criminal offence is defined by the criminal law of each relevant jurisdiction." Browsing this way collects every offense defined by the same jurisdiction.
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1. Perjury (Wikipedia)
WikipediaPerjury, History sectionQuote, Perjury, History section
In 1613, the Star Chamber declared perjury by a witness to be a punishable offence at common law.
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