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Section 35 - Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987 - Rescuing persons from lawful custody — Zoe

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#### 35 Rescuing persons from lawful custody 35 Rescuing persons from lawful custody > A person who, by force, rescues or attempts to rescue a detainee from lawful custody is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both. > > **s 35:** Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1.

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