s 61Q Defences
61Q.—(1) In any proceedings for an offence under Division 1, 2 or 3, it is a defence to the charge if the accused proves, on a balance of probabilities, that —(a) the accused —(i) did not know and could not reasonably have known that the offence would be or is being committed; and (ii) took all reasonable steps and exercised all due diligence to prevent or stop the commission of the offence or further commission of that offence when the accused became aware that it was committed; or (b) the commission of the offence arose from circumstances beyond the accused’s control. (2) Every offence under Division 1, 2 or 3 or any election advertising regulations is an arrestable offence within the meaning of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010.[Act 8 of 2023 wef 14/06/2024]