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In force2020 Revised Edition
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Part 3 · Military Offences

45. Unlawful arrest

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Every person subject to military law who —

(a)

unlawfully places or holds a person in custody; or

(b)

does not comply with the provisions of this Act or of any regulations governing the placing or holding of a person in custody,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.

Report

Part 4

Summary Trial by Disciplinary Officers and Composition of Military Offences

Part 5

Trial by Subordinate Military Courts

Part 6

Punishments of Military Offences and Execution of Sentences

Part 7

Military Court of Appeal

Part 8

Arrests, Searches and Investigations

Part 9

Bail and Bonds

Part 10

Boards of Inquiry

Part 11

PAY

Part 12

Emergency Powers

Part 12A

Aid to Civilian Authorities

Part 13

Miscellaneous

Schedules