Commentary on Sections Schedule 27 - Minor and consequential amendments Paragraph 49 - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (c. 37)
956.Section 20(7) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides that any statement taken by an inspector using the power to require information as set out in section 20(2)(j) is inadmissible as evidence if presented in proceedings against that person or the husband or wife of the person providing the statement. Paragraph 49 extends the same protection against incrimination to the person’s civil partner.