51 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5801 - Cruel And Unusual Punishments Prohibited

§ 5801. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.

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 court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this part. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.

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