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Regulation 40 DefencesI1

United Kingdom

(1)

Paragraph (2) applies where a person relies on a defence under this Part.

(2)

If evidence is adduced which is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to the defence, the court must assume that the defence is satisfied unless the prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt that it is not.

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Commencement

I1

Reg. 40 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day, see reg. 1(3)