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Paragraph 6 StatementsI1I2

United Kingdom

(1)

A statement made by a person in response to an account monitoring order may not be used in evidence against them in criminal proceedings.

(2)

But sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—

(a)

in the case of proceedings for contempt of court;

(b)

on a prosecution for an offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)

A statement may not be used against a person by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(b) unless—

(a)

evidence relating to it is adduced, or

(b)

a question relating to it is asked,

by or on behalf of the person in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 5 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see 100(1)

I2

Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)