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(1)This section applies where—
(a)this Part applies by virtue of section 1(1), and
(b)the prosecutor complies with section 3 or purports to comply with it.
(2)The accused—
(a)may give a defence statement to the prosecutor, and
(b)if he does so, must also give such a statement to the court.
(3)Subsections (6) to (8) of section 5 apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that.
(4)If the accused gives a defence statement under this section he must give it during the period which, by virtue of section 12, is the relevant period for this section.
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