# The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021, Regulation 40: Defences

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Paragraph (2) applies where a person relies on a defence under Chapters 2 to 5 of 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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/496/regulation/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/myanmar-sanctions-regulations-2021/regulation-40
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