Section 117 introduces limitations on the use of information obtained under section 115. Subsection (1) provides that where information has been provided by a person , it cannot be used against them in any criminal proceedings.
	Subsections (2) and (3) provide that this protection does not apply if the information is brought up by or on behalf of the person, or if the proceedings are for an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911 (false statutory declarations and other false statements without oath).
Part 4: Enforcement Chapter 3 – Investigatory Powers Section 117: Limitation on use of information provided under section 115 Effect