s 83.2
In forceAssisting prisoners of war to escape
Volume 1s 1-5, sch (s 1.1-261.3)
Chapter 5The security of the Commonwealth
Part 5.1Treason and related offences
Division 83Other threats to security
83.2 Assisting prisoners of war to escape
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person engages in conduct; and
(b)
the conduct assists one or more prisoners of war (within the meaning of Article 4 of the Third Geneva Convention) to escape from custody; and
(c)
the custody is controlled wholly or partly by the Commonwealth or the Australian Defence Force; and
(d)
the conduct takes place in the context of an international armed conflict.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 15 years.
(2)
Absolute liability applies to paragraph (1)(d).
(3)
Section 15.4 (extended geographical jurisdiction—category D) applies to an offence against this section.
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