# The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, Article 68: Defences


In proceedings for an offence under Article 59(2), 61, 62 or 64, if a person adduces evidence which is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to a matter which he is required to show under any of those Articles, he shall be treated as having shown that matter unless the prosecution proves the contrary beyond reasonable doubt.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2004/0110491327/article/68 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-firearms-northern-ireland-order-2004/article-68
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