Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited

Miss. Code Ann. § 33-13-351, under Sentences.

Miss. Code Ann. § 33-13-351

Punishment 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.