2(1)Power to obtain information or to require a person to answer any question.
(2)A requirement imposed in the exercise of the power has effect in spite of any restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).
(3)An answer given by a person in pursuance of such a requirement may not be used in evidence against him in criminal proceedings.
(4)Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply—
(a)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
(b)on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, he makes a statement inconsistent with it.
(5)But an answer may not be used by virtue of sub-paragraph (4)(b) against a person unless—
(a)evidence relating to it is adduced, or
(b)a question relating to it is asked,
by him or on his behalf in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 6 para. 2 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)