Moved by
Lord Caine
16: Clause 7, page 6, line 15, at end insert—
“(3A) Subsection (2) does not apply in relation to proceedings against D for an offence under paragraph 8(1)(a) of Schedule (distortion of evidence); and subsections (2) and (3) do not apply in relation to proceedings against D for an offence under section (False statements: offence) (false statements).”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment allows for certain evidence given to the ICRIR to be used (against the person who gave the evidence) in criminal proceedings relating to false statements and distortion of evidence.
17: Clause 7, page 6, line 28, after “Where” insert “subsection (3A) or”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is in consequence of the amendment to insert subsection (3A).