Singapore legislation

Clause 23

of Singapore Armed Forces Bill

Clause 23

Failure to report deserters and absentees

Every person subject to military law who, knowing that any other person has committed an offence under section 21 or 22 of this Act, —

(a)

fails to report the fact without delay; or

(b)

fails to take any steps within his power to cause that person to be apprehended,shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.