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Part 5 · Custody and Removal of Prisoners

47. Liability for escape

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If any prisoner escapes during the time that the prisoner is in any hospital, mental hospital or place as aforesaid, no prison officer is to be held answerable for the escape, unless the prisoner has been in the personal custody of that officer.

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Custody and Removal of Lock-Up Prisoners

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Release on Licence

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Discipline and Prison Offences

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