Schedule 6, paragraph 2

Power to obtain information or to require a person to answer any question. A requirement imposed in the exercise of the power has effect in spite of any restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed). An answer given by a person in pursuance of such a requirement may not be used in evidence against him in criminal proceedings. Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply— on a prosecution for an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911, section 44(2) of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 or Article 10 of the Perjury (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (false statements), or on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, he makes a statement inconsistent with it. But an answer may not be used by virtue of sub-paragraph (4)(b) against a person unless— by him or on his behalf in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution. evidence relating to it is adduced, or a question relating to it is asked,

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