Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 396A-396I and cross-heading inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 4, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(a)
(1)A statement made by a person in response to a requirement imposed by an unexplained wealth order may not be used in evidence against that person in criminal proceedings.
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply—
(a)in the case of proceedings under Part 3,
(b)on a prosecution for an offence under section 396E,
(c)on a prosecution for perjury, or
(d)on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in subsection (1).
(3)A statement may not be used by virtue of subsection (2)(d) against a person unless—
(a)evidence relating to it is adduced, or
(b)a question relating to it is asked,
by the person or on the person's behalf in proceedings arising out of the prosecution.]