# The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2013, Article 19: Statements

Extent: E+W+N.I.

(1) A statement made by a person in response to a requirement imposed on them under a disclosure order may not be used in evidence against them in criminal proceedings.
(2) But paragraph (1) does not apply—
(a) in the case of proceedings under Part 2 or 4 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002,
(b) in the case of proceedings under Part 2 or 4 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005,
(c) on a prosecution for an offence under article 18(1) or (3) of this Order,
(d) on a prosecution for an offence under section 359(1) or (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002,
(e) on a prosecution for an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911 or Article 10 of the Perjury (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (false statements), or
(f) on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in paragraph (1).
(3) A statement may not be used by virtue of paragraph (2)(f) against a person unless—
(a) evidence relating to it is adduced, or
(b) a question relating to it is asked,
by them or on their behalf in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2605/article/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/proceeds-of-crime-act-2002-external-investigations-order-2013/article-19
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