Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241:clause:1_54
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 54
Character Range: 82442–83605

54  Unlawful release etc. of person in custody

 (1) A defence member is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) a person has been delivered into a member's custody or the member has a duty to guard a person; and
 (b) by act or omission, the member intentionally allows the person to escape.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years.

 (2) A defence member is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) a person has been delivered into a member's custody or the member has a duty to guard a person; and
 (b) the member releases the person; and
 (c) the member has no authority to release the person.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years.

 (3) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if the person intentionally facilitates the escape of a person from custody or a place of confinement.

       Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 12 months.

 (4) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if, with intent to facilitate an escape from a place of confinement of another person, the first‑mentioned person conveys anything into that place.

       Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 12 months.