[Rev. 2012] Penal Code CAP. 63 50. Aiding prisoners of war to escape Any person who— (a) knowingly and advisedly aids an alien enemy, being a prisoner of war in Kenya, whether the prisoner is confined in a prison or elsewhere or is suffered to be at large on his parole, to escape from his prison or place of confinement, or, if he is at large on his parole, to escape from Kenya, is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for life; (b) negligently and unlawfully permits the escape of any such person as is mentioned in paragraph (a) is guilty of a misdemeanour. [Act No. 24 of 1967, Sch.] 51. Definition of overt act In the case of any of the offences defined in this Chapter, when the manifestation by an overt act of an intention to effect any purpose is an element of the offence, every act of conspiring with any person to effect that purpose, and every act done in furtherance of the purpose by any of the persons conspiring, is deemed to be an overt act manifesting the intention. 52. Power to prohibit publications (1) Where the Minister, on reasonable grounds, considers that it is necessary in the interests of public order, health or morals, the security of Kenya, and to be reasonably justifiable in a democratic society, the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, prohibit the importation of any publication. (2) Where the Minister, on reasonable grounds, considers that it is necessary in the interests of defence, public order, public morality or public health so to do and to be reasonably justifiable in a democratic society, the Minister may, by order in the Gazette, declare any publication to be a prohibited publication. (3) There is established a Board to be known as the Prohibited Publications Review Board (hereinafter referred to as “the Board”) which shall comprise— (a) the Attorney-General or his representative, who shall be the chairman; (aa) the Director of Public Prosecutions or his representative; (b) the Commissioner of Police or his representative; (c) the Director of Medical Services or his representative; (d) two persons from the religious community, to be appointed by the Minister; and (e) two other persons of integrity, good character and good standing to be appointed by the Minister. (4) The members of the Board appointed under paragraphs (d) and (e) of subsection (3) shall hold office for terms of three years each, but shall be eligible for reappointment: Provided that such members shall not hold office for more than two terms. P6-32 [Issue 1]

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