Singapore legislation
Clause 44
Clause 44
Delay or denial of justice
(1)
Where any person is under arrest or in custody for an alleged service offence, a person who does not take such action as is required of him by or under this Act —
to have the case of the first-mentioned person brought before a commanding officer for investigation; or
to have the case of the first-mentioned person disposed of or tried summarily by a disciplinary officer,shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or any other punishment authorised by this Act.
(2)
Where a person in custody under this Act is entitled to be released, a person who does not take such action as is required of him by or under this Act to release, or to order the release of the first-mentioned person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or any other punishment authorised by this Act.