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Criminal Code Act 1983

124Neglect to aid in arresting offenders, &c.

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124 Neglect to aid in arresting offenders, &c. Any person who, having reasonable notice that he is required to assist any police officer in arresting any person, or in preserving the peace, without reasonable excuse omits to do so, is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for one year.

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