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Home » US Law » 2022 New York Laws » Consolidated Laws » MIL - Military » Article 7 - Code of Military Justice » Part 8 - Sentences » 130.55 – Cruel and Unusual Punishments Prohibited.

§ 130.55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited. Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, shall not be adjudged by any court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this code. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.