3(1)A statement made by a person in compliance with a requirement imposed under paragraph 1 may be used in evidence against the person.E+W+S
(2)But in criminal proceedings—
(a)no evidence relating to the statement may be adduced by or on behalf of the prosecution, 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.
(3)However, sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to proceedings in which a person is charged with[F1—
(a)an offence under paragraph 5 below (false information), or
(b)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 statement made otherwise than on oath).]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 3(3) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 26(2) (with art. 11(1))
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 7 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3