The rule which prevented use of material under the Act applied only to prevent its use in criminal proceedings for purposes other than for the stated purpose when the request had been made. There is no bar on statements being used in civil proceedings. An action was brought against the defendants for misfeasance. In parallel criminal proceedings, evidence was obtained of the existence of undisclosed bank accounts in Switzerland, and that evidence was used to obtain freezing orders. The defendant’s appeal was dismissed.
Citations:
Times 10-Jul-2001, [2001] EWCA Civ 854
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Statutes:
Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 3
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Litigation Practice
Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.147577