24. Failure to report deserters and absentees

Every person subject to military law who, knowing that any other person has committed an offence under section 22 or 23 —

fails to report the fact without delay; or

fails to take any steps within his or her 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 2 years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.