Defence on grounds of reasonablenessN.I.
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12—(1) In proceedings in respect of a charge against a person (“A”) of the domestic abuse offence, it is a defence for A to show that the course of behaviour was reasonable in the particular circumstances.
(2) That is shown if—
(a)evidence adduced is enough to raise an issue as to whether the course of behaviour is as described in subsection (1), and
(b)the prosecution does not prove beyond reasonable doubt that the course of behaviour is not as described in subsection (1).
Commencement Information
I1S. 12 in operation at 21.2.2022 by S.R. 2022/57, art. 2(l)