47. Escape and permitting escape and unlawful release from custody

Every person subject to military law who escapes from lawful 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 3 years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.

Every person subject to military law who wilfully or negligently or without reasonable excuse allows to escape any person who is committed to his or her charge, or whom it is his or her duty to guard 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.

Every person subject to military law who without proper authority releases any person who is committed to his or her charge 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.