72Arrest of escapee

72 Arrest of escapee

72 Arrest of escapee

(cf 1991 Act, s 33)

(1) A public health detainee or person arrested under section 71 who escapes from the place where he or she is detained may be arrested at any time—

(a) by the person for the time being in charge of that place, or

(b) by an authorised medical practitioner, or

(c) by a police officer, or

(d) by any person assisting a person referred to in paragraphs (a)–(c).

(2) On being arrested, the escapee must be returned to the place from which he or she has escaped.