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15AV. Access to file by parties and limitations on the use of information

(1) Where a competent authority or authorised officer requires a natural person to provide a statement or admission on the basis of measures referred to in applicable provisions, any such statement or admission may not be admissible in evidence against that person in criminal proceedings other than criminal proceedings for an offence under section 11(3)(d), 18(4)(c), 35(8)(c) or 36(6) of the Act of 2014, or an offence under section 50(5) of this Act, or for perjury where such statement or admission was provided under oath.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), and save in accordance with law, an adjudication officer, an authorised officer, a competent authority and its respective servants or agents shall not disclose to any person -

(a) any confidential information obtained by virtue of the exercise of powers conferred by or under this Act, or