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10 U.S.C. § 855. — Art. 55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited · Congress.wiki

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10 U.S.C. § 855.Chapter 47

§ 855

Art. 55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

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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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