Cap. 220 Art. 52Assisting and concealing desertion and absence without leave.

Any person subject to military law who -

(a) knowingly assists any person subject to military law to desert or absent himself without leave; or

(b) knowing that a person subject to military law has deserted or absented himself without leave, or is attempting to desert or to absent himself without leave, fails to report that fact without delay, or fails to take any steps in his power to cause that person to be apprehened, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this Act.