(1) A witness before a recognised accountancy body is entitled to the same immunities and privileges as a witness before the High Court.
(2) Nothing in the arrangements referred to in section 1499(1) compels the disclosure by any person of any information that the person would be entitled to refuse to produce on the grounds of legal professional privilege or authorises the inspection or copying of any document containing such information that is in the person's possession or control.
(3) Any information produced or answer given by a person (howsoever described) in compliance with arrangements referred to in section 1499(1) may be used in evidence against the person in any proceedings whatsoever, save proceedings for an offence (other than perjury in respect of such an answer).
(4) A finding or decision of a recognised accountancy body under arrangements referred to in section 1499(1) is not a bar to any civil or criminal proceedings against the person (howsoever described) who is the s
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