50 Defence of acting reasonably
Serious Crime Act 2007 (2007 c 27) | Legislation

[Defences]

50  Defence of acting reasonably

(1)     A person is not guilty of an offence under this Part if he proves—

(a)     that he knew certain circumstances existed; and

(b)     that it was reasonable for him to

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