Section 139: Privilege against self-incrimination

Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 · 2002 c. 41View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 6: Immigration Procedure

Information provided by a person pursuant to a requirement under section 134 or 135 shall not be admissible in evidence in criminal proceedings against that person.

This section shall not apply to proceedings for an offence under section 137.

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