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<Text>A person is not to be excused from—</Text>
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<Text>But, in proceedings for an offence under this Act or a related offence, a statement or admission made by the person in—</Text>
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<Text>complying with such an order,</Text>
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<Text>is not admissible in evidence against him or (unless they married or became civil partners after the making of the statement or admission) his spouse or civil partner.</Text>
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<Text>“Proceedings relating to property” means any proceedings for—</Text>
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<Text>“Related offence” means—</Text>
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