Any person subject to this chapter who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war—
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
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. 104170A Stat. 71Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5401(6)130 Stat. 2938(, , § 905; renumbered § 898, , , .)
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Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
905 | 50:699. | May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1 (Art. 105), 64 Stat. 138. |
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
section 931f of this titleA prior section 898 was renumbered .
Amendments
Pub. L. 114–328section 905 of this title2016— renumbered as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2016 Amendment
Pub. L. 114–328section 5542 of Pub. L. 114–328section 801 of this titleAmendment by effective on , as designated by the President, with implementing regulations and provisions relating to applicability to various situations, see and Ex. Ord. No. 13825, set out as notes under .