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36 Permitting escapes

A juvenile justice officer or member of the police force who, while having the actual custody of a detainee, wilfully permits the detainee to escape from custody is guilty of an offence and liable, upon being convicted on indictment, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 7 years.

s 36: Am 1987 No 272, Sch 1 (13); 2006 No 41, Sch 1 [17].

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