Schedule 2, Part 2, paragraph 22

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 21(1) or (3)), on a prosecution for perjury, 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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