Schedules

Schedule 3Disclosure orders

Part 1England and Wales and Northern Ireland

I1I28Statements

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.