Part 1

Digital Markets
Chapter 6

Investigatory powers etc and compliance reports

Investigatory powers etc

Use of interview statements in prosecution
73
1
A statement by X in response to a requirement imposed by virtue of section 72 (a “section 72 statement”) may only be used in evidence against X—
a
on a prosecution for an offence under section 93 or 94;
b
on a prosecution for some other offence in a case falling within subsection (2).
2
A prosecution falls within this subsection if, in the proceedings—
a
in giving evidence, X makes a statement inconsistent with the section 72 statement, and
b
evidence relating to the section 72 statement is adduced, or a question relating to it is asked, by or on behalf of X.
S. 73 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 339(1)
S. 73 in force at 1.1.2025 by S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2)