Part 1: Public Protection Requirements Offences: sections 24 to 26 Section 24: Offences of failing to comply with compliance note or restriction notice
A person commits an offence if they fail to comply with a compliance notice that was given in relation to enhanced duty premises or a qualifying event. Where it relates to standard duty premises, failure to comply with a compliance notice is not an offence.
	Similarly, a person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a restriction notice. A restriction notice can only be issued in relation to enhanced duty premises and qualifying events.
	If charged with an offence under this section, it is a defence for a person to show that they took all reasonable steps to comply with the notice. The Defendant carries the evidential burden.
	The Defendant may not rely on the defence if it involves a "third-party allegation" (see below) unless the Defendant has:
given notice to the prosecutor in accordance with this section (e.g. at the time provided for), or
obtained the permission of the court.
	A "third party allegation" is an allegation that the failure was due to either the act or omission of another person, or the Defendant’s reliance on information provided by another person.
	The offence is triable either way and the sentences for which a person may be liable on conviction are set out at subsection (11).