Defence Act, 1957 (Act No. 44 of 1957)

Schedules

First Schedule

40. Offences in relation to a person in custody
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Any person who—

(a)without reasonable excuse allows any person committed to his custody or charge to escape;
(b)without proper authority releases any person committed to his custody or charge; or
(c)uses unnecessary violence to any person in custody or otherwise ill-treats such person,

shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years.