[§124A-140]  Misconduct of a prisoner. 
Any person subject to this chapter who, while in the hands of the enemy in time
of war:



(1)  For the purpose of securing favorable treatment
by the person's captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to
law, custom, or rule, 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. [L
1982, c 171, pt of §2; gen ch 1985]