DefencesU.K.
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28.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies where a person relies on a defence in 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.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 28 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)
I2Reg. 28 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 11(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)