89Evidence not admissible

89 Evidence not admissible

(1)  Information is not admissible as evidence (if given by a party) in legal proceedings if it was obtained or received by the party –

(a) from the Ombudsman or a public body in the course of or as a result of –

(i) a disclosure under Part 2 ; or

(ii) the investigation of a disclosed matter under this Act; or

(b) from any person who obtained it in that way.

(2)  Subsection (1) does not apply to –

(a) proceedings in relation to an offence against section 19 , 54 or 87 of this Act or in relation to section 27 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1995 ; or

(b) proceedings under section 20 or 21 of this Act.