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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If the director can prove that he exercised due diligence in preventing the violation of environmental regulations, he may be able to successfully defend himself against the charges. This means that he took reasonable care and effort to prevent the offense from occurring, such as by implementing policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The other options are less likely to be successful defenses, as they do not necessarily absolve the director of responsibility for the offense.

Which of the Following Might Be a Successful Claim (I