Saint Lucia

Criminal Code

CHAPTER ONE
General Provisions

PART II
JUSTIFICATIONS AND EXCUSES

Duress

Proof of defence of automatism, duress or necessity
51.— (1) The burden of proof in respect of defence of automatism, duress or necessity lies on the defendant and the Court shall allow the prosecutor to adduce or elicit evidence to prove otherwise.

(2) Where a defendant relies on the defence of automatism, duress or necessity he or she shall give seven days notice prior to the trial to the prosecutor stating the particulars of his or her defence.

Keywords

Rights during trial - burden of proof
Necessity - national proceedings
Duress - national proceedings



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