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49E Escaping from lawful custody

A person must not escape or attempt to escape from—Penalty: 2 years imprisonment.
S. 49E inserted by No. 56/2005 s. 5.
(a)any place in which he or she is being lawfully detained; or
(b)any person in whose legal custody he or she is or by whom he or she is being lawfully detained.