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#### 33 Escaping 33 Escaping > > (1) A detainee who escapes or attempts to escape from lawful custody is guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months. > > > (2)–(4) (Repealed) > > **s 33:** Am 1987 No 272, Sch 1 (11); 1988 No 40, Sch 1 (15).

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