# The Mines (Safety of Exit) Regulations 1988, Regulation 11: Disapplication of section 157 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954


Section 157 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 (which provides a defence in legal proceedings and prosecutions in certain circumstances) shall not apply in relation to any prosecutions or other legal proceedings based on an allegation of a contravention of a requirement imposed by or under these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1729/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mines-safety-of-exit-regulations-1988/regulation-11
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