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Paragraph 16 Self-incrimination

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A statement made by a person in response to a requirement imposed under this Schedule may only be used in evidence against that person—

(a)

on a prosecution for an offence under paragraph 15; or

(b)

on a prosecution for any other offence where—

(i)

in giving evidence that person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement made in response to a requirement under this Schedule; and

(ii)

evidence relating to the statement made in response to a requirement under this Schedule is adduced, or a question relating to it is asked, by that person or on that person’s behalf.