Tumultuous Risings Act, 1775

No penalty on such discovery, nor examination evidence, unless perjury.

XVI. Provided always, that no person shall be convicted or incur any penalty for any offence upon any confession or discovery, he or she shall make on being examined upon oath as aforesaid, nor shall any such examination be given in evidence against the person so examined, unless such person shall be indicted for having committed wilful perjury in such examination.