SCHEDULE 6AACCOUNT MONITORING ORDERS
Statements
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(1)
A statement made by a financial institution in response to an account monitoring order may not be used in evidence against it in criminal proceedings.
(2)
But sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—
(a)
in the case of proceedings for contempt of court;
(b)
in the case of proceedings under section 23 where the financial institution has been convicted of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18;
(c)
on a prosecution for an offence where, in giving evidence, the financial institution makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).
(3)
A statement may not be used by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(c) against a financial institution unless—
(a)
evidence relating to it is adduced, or
(b)
a question relating to it is asked,
by or on behalf of the financial institution in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.