Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023

Defence in respect of offences committed at sea or on water

182. Where a person is charged with an offence under this Act and the act alleged to be an offence took place at sea or on water, it shall be a defence for the person to show that the act was urgently required so as to—

(a) protect human life,

(b) protect persons from serious injury, or

(c) prevent serious damage to the environment.