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Code · U.S. Code · Title 10 - ARMED FORCES · CHAPTER 47A— MILITARY COMMISSIONS · SUBCHAPTER VI— SENTENCES · § 949s

§ 949s. Cruel or 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 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.
(Added Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title XVIII, § 1802, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2598.)
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  • Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title XVIII, § 1802
  • 123 Stat. 2598
  • Pub. L. 109–366, § 3(a)(1)
  • 120 Stat. 2617
  • Pub. L. 111–84
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§ 949s
Cruel or unusual punishments prohibited
Pub. L.Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title XVIII, § 1802
Stat.123 Stat. 2598
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–366, § 3(a)(1)
Stat.120 Stat. 2617
Pub. L.Pub. L. 111–84
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