29B.102  Misconduct of a prisoner.

Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:

1.  For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by the captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners; or

2.  While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Section History: Early form

  [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 29B.102]

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