National Security Act 2023

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8(1)A statement made by a person in response to a requirement imposed under a disclosure order may not be used in evidence against that person in criminal proceedings.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply on a prosecution for—

(a)an offence under paragraph 7(3),

(b)an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911 or Article 10 of the Perjury (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1714 (N.I. 19)) (false statements), or

(c)some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)A statement may not be used against a person by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(c) unless—

(a)evidence relating to it is adduced, or

(b)a question relating to it is asked,

by or on behalf of the person in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 3 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see 100(1)

I2Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)