Self‑incrimination
40 Self‑incrimination
An entity is not excused from giving information or producing a document or copy of a document under subsection 37(4) on the ground that the information or the production of the document or copy might tend to incriminate the entity or expose the entity to a penalty.
However, in the case of an individual:
the information given or the document or copy produced; or
giving the information or producing the document or copy; or
any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of giving the information or producing the document or copy;
is not admissible in evidence against the individual:
in criminal proceedings other than proceedings for an offence against section 137.1 or 137.2 of the Criminal Code that relates to this Act; or
in civil proceedings other than proceedings for recovery of a penalty in relation to a contravention of subsection 37(4).
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