Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited.
Miss. Code Ann. § 33-13-351
in effectPunishment by flogging, or by branding, marking or tatooing 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. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.
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