10 U.S.C. § 855
Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
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.
10 U.S.C. § 855
| HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTE | ||
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 855 | 50:636. | May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1 (Art. 55), 64 Stat. 126. |