58. Permitting escape and unlawful release of prisoners

(1)

Any person subject to military law who wilfully allows to escape any person who is committed to his charge, or whom it is his duty to guard, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to imprisonment or any less punishment provided by this Act.

(2)

Any person subject to military law who —

(a)

without proper authority releases any person who is committed to his charge; or

(b)

without reasonable excuse allows to escape any person who is committed to his charge, or whom it is his duty to guard, shall on conviction by court-martial, be liable to imprisonment for 2 years or any less punishment provided by this Act.

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