63
In forceGeneral defence
Part 10Miscellaneous
63 General defence
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), it is a defence to a charge of an offence against this Act if the defendant proves that the alleged offence was not committed intentionally and did not result from any failure on the part of the defendant to take reasonable care to avoid the commission of the offence.
(2)
This section does not apply in relation to a person who is charged with an offence under section 53.
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