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10 U.S.C. § 855

Title 10 Chapter 47 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 855. Art. 55. Cruel and 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 any court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this chapter. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.

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