10 USC 949s: Cruel or unusual punishments prohibited
Text contains those laws in effect on December 24, 2024
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESSubtitle A-General Military LawPART II-PERSONNELCHAPTER 47A-MILITARY COMMISSIONSSUBCHAPTER VI-SENTENCES
§949s. Cruel or unusual punishments prohibited
Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by a military commission under this chapter or inflicted under this chapter upon any person subject to this chapter. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited under this chapter.
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