20 ILCS 1807/98

Current through Public Act 103-1052

Section 20 ILCS 1807/98 - Article 98. Misconduct as prisoner

Any person subject to this Code who, while in the hand 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.

20 ILCS 1807/98

Amended by P.A. 101-0367,§ 5, eff. 8/9/2019.

Added by P.A. 099-0796,§ 98, eff. 1/1/2017.