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National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act No. 7 of 2004)

Chapter 5 : Enforcement and Offences

80. Self-incrimination

 

1) A person questioned by an inspector in terms of this Act is not obliged to answer any question if the answer is self-incriminating.

 

2) No self-incriminating answer given or statement made to a person exercising any power in terms of this Act is admissible as evidence against the person who gave the answer or made the statement in any criminal proceedings, except in criminal proceedings for perjury or in which that person is tried for an offence contemplated in this section, and then only to the extent that the answer or statement is relevant to prove the offence charged.