# National Security Act 2023, Paragraph 6: Statements

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

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/32/schedule/5/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-security-act-2023/schedule-5/paragraph-6
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