Which of the Following Might Be a Successful Claim (I

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be a successful claim (i.e.,defence) if a director is charged personally for violation of environmental regulations,resulting in pollution?

• A)He did not participate in the decision leading to the offence.
• B)He had delegated decision authority to someone else.
• C)He had exercised due diligence.
• D)He was not aware of the regulations.
• E)He was not present at the meeting when the decision was made.

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