SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3 Restriction on use of answers etc. obtained under compulsion
Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (N.I.6)
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In Article 427 (production of documents and evidence to inspectors conducting investigations into companies), after paragraph (5) (use of answers given to inspectors) insert—
5A
However, in criminal proceedings in which that person is charged with an offence to which this paragraph applies—
a
no evidence relating to the answer may be adduced, and
b
no question relating to it may be asked,
by or on behalf of the prosecution, unless evidence relating to it is adduced, or a question relating to it is asked, in the proceedings by or on behalf of that person.
5B
Paragraph (5A) applies to any offence other than an offence under Article 7 or 10 of the Perjury (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (false statements made on oath otherwise than in judicial proceedings or made otherwise than on oath).