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Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes · § 6029 — Misconduct of prisoner

6029. Misconduct of prisoner

Any person subject to this part 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.

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