Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, shall 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.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 27-197
(1967, P.A. 717, S. 57.)