(1) Any person subject to this code shall be punished as a court-martial directs when he or she, while in the hands of the enemy or any hostile force: (a) For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his or her captors, acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others held by the enemy or any hostile force as civilian or military prisoners; or(b) While in a position of authority over prisoners maltreats them without justifiable cause.L. 83: Entire article added, p. 1190, § 1, effective June 10. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 619, § 113, effective May 24.
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