# The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, Regulation 21E: Mode of trial and penalties in relation to registration of death or loss


(1) In relation to an offence consisting of a contravention of the requirement imposed by regulation 21B(1)—
(a) proceedings on indictment are excluded; and
(b) the punishment which can be imposed is restricted to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
(2) In relation to an offence consisting of a contravention of a requirement imposed by regulation 21B(2) or 21C—
(a) proceedings on indictment are excluded; and
(b) the punishment which can be imposed is restricted to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
(3) It is a defence in any proceedings for an offence consisting of a contravention of a requirement imposed by regulation 21B(1) or (2) or 21C for the person charged to prove—
(a) that the person exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence; and
(b) that the relevant contravention was committed without the person's consent, connivance or wilful default.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/738/regulation/21E (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/offshore-installations-and-pipeline-works-management-and-administration-regulations-1995/regulation-21E
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