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Regulation 38

of Singapore Armed Forces (Detention and Imprisonment) Regulations

Regulation 38

Escape from custody

Subregulation 1

Any person who discovers the escape from custody of a detainee or military prisoner, or who has knowledge, which may assist in the apprehension of such detainee or military prisoner, shall immediately report such discovery or knowledge to the Commandant.

Subregulation 2

The Commandant, upon being so informed under paragraph (1), shall immediately report such information to the Commander, SAF MP Command.

Subregulation 3

The Commander, SAF MP Command shall immediately report any information obtained under paragraph (2) to a police officer and to the Head, Joint Manpower Department.