PART 4Information sharing

Self-incriminationI110

1

Information provided by a person in accordance with, or as described in, regulation 3 may be used in evidence against the person, subject to paragraphs (2) to (4).

2

In criminal proceedings against the person—

a

no evidence relating to the information may be adduced by or on behalf of the prosecution, and

b

no question relating to the information may be asked by or on behalf of the prosecution.

3

Paragraph (2) does not apply if the proceedings are for—

a

an offence under these Regulations, or

b

an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911 M1 (false statements made otherwise than on oath).

4

Paragraph (2) does not apply if, in the proceedings—

a

evidence relating to the information is adduced by or on behalf of the person who provided it, or

b

a question relating to the information is asked by or on behalf of that person.