# Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Section 277A: Accessories and abettors


Any person who-knowingly or wilfully aids, abets, counsels, causes, procures or commands the commission of an offence under this Act shall be liable to be dealt with, tried and punished as a principal offender.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/277A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1995/section-277A
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