HC Deb 16 May 1934 vol 289 cc1739-40

Lords Amendment : In page 1, line 25, at the end, to insert : In proceedings under paragraph (c) of the said sub-section in respect of the use of any such appliance or treatment as is therein mentioned upon a horse before or during a performance, it shall be a defence for the defendant to prove that he did not know, and could not reasonably be expected to know, that the appliance or treatment was to be or was used.

Sir ROBERT GOWER

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

This is a drafting Amendment, which makes it clear that a person may not be convicted in respect of something which he did not know and could not reasonably be expected to know was to take place.

Question put, and agreed to.

Remaining Lords Amendments agreed to.