Section 73 — Use of interview statements in prosecution

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This version in force from 2025-01-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(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.