Any person subject to this chapter who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war-
(1) for the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his 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.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041,
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 905 | 50:699. | May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1 (Art. 105), |
A prior section 898 was renumbered section 931f of this title.
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