Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.

51 Pa.C.S. § 5801
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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 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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=51Fetched: 10/16/2026

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