Art. 55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited
United States Code
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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. (Source: (Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 56.))