112Escape from lawful custody

112 Escape from lawful custody (a) is a prisoner in lawful custody following his arrest or conviction for an offence; or (aa) is in custody under a continuing detention order under the Serious Sex Offenders Act 2013; or (b) is lawfully confined or detained otherwise than as referred to in paragraph (a); and who escapes from such custody, confinement or detention, is guilty of an offence. (2) If the offence upon which a person referred to in subsection (1)(a) has been arrested or convicted: (a) is an indictable offence – the person is liable to imprisonment for 3 years; or (b) is a summary offence – the person is liable to imprisonment for one year. (2AA) A person who commits an offence against subsection (1)(aa) is (2A) A person who commits an offence against subsection (1)(b) is liable to imprisonment for 12 months. (3) The offender may be tried, found guilty and punished notwithstanding that at the time of his apprehension or trial the term of his original custody, confinement or detention has expired.

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