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Safeguarding National Security Ordinance Part 6—Division 2 Section 63 : steps and exercised due diligence to terminate the status as such an office-bearer; or
 * (b) it is a defence for a person who is charged with an offence under subsection (2), for being or acting as a member of a prohibited organization, to establish that the person has taken all reasonable steps and exercised due diligence to terminate the membership.

(6) A person is taken to have established a matter that needs to be established for a defence under subsection (4) or (5) if—
 * (a) there is sufficient evidence to raise an issue with respect to that matter; and
 * (b) the contrary is not proved by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt.

63. Allowing meetings of prohibited organizations to be held on premises

A person who knowingly allows a meeting of a prohibited organization, or of members of a prohibited organization, to be held in or on any place or premises belonging to or occupied by the person, or over which the person has control, commits an offence and is liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $250,000 and to imprisonment for 7 years.

64. Inciting etc. others to become members of prohibited organizations

A person who incites, induces or invites any other person to become a member of or assist in the management of a prohibited organization, or uses any violence, threat or intimidation towards any other person in order to induce that other person to become a member of or to assist in the management of a prohibited organization, commits an offence