Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Section 186 - Aiding or permitting escape of prisoner of war

(1) A person who intentionally and unlawfully aids or permits the escape of a prisoner of war commits a second degree felony.

(2) A person who negligently and unlawfully permits the escape of a prisoner of war commits a misdemeanour.

(3) For the purposes of this section, “escape” includes the departure by a prisoner on parole beyond the limits within which the prisoner is allowed to be at large.

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