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Paragraph 3

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A statement in a document shall be admissible in criminal proceedings as evidence of the fact that the statement was made if—

(a)

the document satisfies the conditions mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) and (b) of paragraph 2 above;

(b)

the statement is made, whether directly or indirectly, by a person who in those proceedings is an accused; and

(c)

the statement, being exculpatory only, exculpates the accused.