Royal Brunei Armed Forces Act · 1984 Revised Edition · Part 8
192. Search of person arrested
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
A person making an arrest under or by virtue of this Act may search the person arrested if there are reasonable grounds for believing that the person arrested has on his person —
any implement with which he might do himself or others an injury;
any implement with which he might effect an escape; or
any evidence which is material to any offence with which he is charged or alleged to have committed, and if any of such things are found upon him, the person making the arrest shall place or retain them in military custody until the conclusion of any proceedings in respect of any such offence.
Whenever it is necessary to cause a woman to be searched, the search shall be made by another woman with strict regard to decency.
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Armed Forces
“Armed Forces” means the Royal Brunei Armed Forces raised and maintained under this Act;
Terms defined in s 2
Armed Forces
Defined · s 2“Armed Forces” means the Royal Brunei Armed Forces raised and maintained under this Act;