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16 accoutrement, uniform or other article supplied to him and any other property belonging to the Government which may be in his possession.

(2) Any person neglecting so to deliver up such article or property in accordance with subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall—
 * (a) be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months; and
 * (b) be liable to pay to the Government the value of the article or property not delivered up.

(3) The value of any article or property not delivered up in accordance with subsection (1) shall—
 * (a) be ascertained in a summary manner by the same court by which the person was convicted; and
 * (b) be recoverable as a fine.

Police officer not to be member of trade union, etc.

16.—(1) It shall not be lawful for any police officer to be a member of—
 * (a) any trade union or any body or association affiliated to a trade union;
 * (b) any body or association the objects of which are or include controlling or influencing the pay, pensions or conditions of service of any police officer; or
 * (c) any body or association with political objects.

(2) Any police officer who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

(3) If any question arises as to whether any body is a trade union or other body or association to which subsection (1) applies, the question shall be determined by the Minister on the advice of the Commissioner.

(4) For the purpose of enabling police officers to consider and bring to the notice of the Government matters affecting their welfare and efficiency, including pay, pensions, welfare and conditions of service (other than matters of discipline and promotion affecting individuals), the Commissioner may establish one or more associations composed only of police officers.