# National Security Act 2023, Paragraph 26: Explanations

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

(1) The procurator fiscal may apply to a sheriff for an order under this paragraph requiring any person specified in the order to provide an explanation of material—
(a) seized under a warrant under paragraph 25, or
(b) produced or made available to a constable under paragraph 19 or 20.
(2) An application for an order under this paragraph may be made without notice to a sheriff in chambers.
(3) Without prejudice to paragraph 30, an order under this paragraph may require a lawyer to provide the name and address of their client.
(4) A statement by a person in response to a requirement imposed by an order under this paragraph may only be used in evidence against the person—
(a) on a prosecution for an offence under section 44(2) of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, or
(b) on a prosecution for some other offence where in giving evidence they make a statement inconsistent with it.
(5) Paragraphs 23 and 24 apply to orders under this paragraph as they apply to orders made under paragraph 19 or 20.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/32/schedule/2/paragraph/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-security-act-2023/schedule-2/paragraph-26
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