Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited
Acts 1969, No. 50, § 101; A.S.A. 1947, § 11-656.
(1) 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 code.
(2) The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.
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