There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018, Section 6.
(1)In proceedings for an offence under section 1(1), it is a defence for A to show that the course of behaviour was reasonable in the particular circumstances.
(2)That is to be regarded as 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. 6 in force at 1.4.2019 by S.S.I. 2018/387, reg. 2 (with reg. 4)
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