# The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 1999, Regulation 24: Defence to offences


In any proceedings for an offence under these Regulations it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he took all reasonable steps to avoid the commission of the offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1957/regulation/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-marine-equipment-regulations-1999/regulation-24
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