71 Defence in relation to offences under section 68(1)(5), 69(1) or 70 of this Act. S
Without prejudice to any defence available to a licence-holder by virtue of the proviso to section 67(2) of this Act, it shall be a defence for any person charged with an offence under section 68(1), 68(5), 69(1) [F1, 70 or 97A] of this Act if he proves—
(a)that he used due diligence to prevent the occurrence of the offence, or
(b)that he had no reason to suspect that the person in relation to whom the charge was brought was under 18 or under 14, as the case may be.
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 68A:2), s. 54(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)