Valid from 12/11/2009
Paragraphs 1 to 3: supplementaryE+W+S
4(1)A person must comply with a requirement imposed by regulations under any of paragraphs 1 to 3 even if doing so might constitute evidence that the person has committed an offence.
(2)But in criminal proceedings in which a person is charged with an offence—
(a)no evidence relating to any answer given, or anything else done, in pursuance of the regulations may be adduced by or on behalf of the prosecution, and
(b)no question relating to those matters may be asked by or on behalf of the prosecution,
unless evidence relating to those matters is adduced, or a question relating to those matters is asked, in the proceedings by or on behalf of the person.
(3)Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to—
(a)an offence under section 112 of the Administration Act;
(b)an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911 (false statements made otherwise than on oath in England and Wales); or
(c)an offence under section 44(2) of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (corresponding provision for Scotland).