Section 9Part 2 — Terrorist Offences and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Defences
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In proceedings for an offence under section 4, 5, 6 or 7 relating to an object it is a defence for the accused to show that he did not know and had no reason to believe that the object was a weapon for the purposes of those sections.
Notwithstanding subsection (1), an accused person shall be taken to have shown that fact if —
sufficient evidence is adduced to raise an issue with respect to it; and
the contrary is not proved by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt.
In proceedings for such an offence it is also a defence for the accused to show that he knew or believed that the object was a weapon but, as soon as reasonably practicable after he first knew or believed that fact, he took all reasonable steps to inform the Governor or a constable of his knowledge or belief.
Cross References
- Section 4 of Terrorism Act
Weapons training
- Section 5 of Terrorism Act
Biological weapons
- Section 6 of Terrorism Act
Nuclear weapons
- Section 7 of Terrorism Act
Chemical weapons