Schedule 2, Part 1, paragraph 12

A statement made by a person in response to a requirement imposed under a disclosure order may not be used in evidence against that person in criminal proceedings. Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply— in the case of proceedings under this Part of this Act (including paragraph 11(1) or (3)), on a prosecution for an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911 or Article 10 of the Perjury (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1714 (N.I. 19)) (false statements), or on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1). A statement may not be used by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(c) against a person unless— by or on behalf of the person 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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