# Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, Section 73: Use of interview statements in prosecution

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) A statement by X in response to a requirement imposed by virtue of section 72 (a “section 72 statement”) may only be used in evidence against X—
(a) on a prosecution for an offence under section 93 or 94;
(b) on a prosecution for some other offence in a case falling within subsection (2).
(2) A prosecution falls within this subsection if, in the proceedings—
(a) in giving evidence, X makes a statement inconsistent with the section 72 statement, and
(b) evidence relating to the section 72 statement is adduced, or a question relating to it is asked, by or on behalf of X.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/73 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-act-2024/section-73
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