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CHAPTER 21D⁠—DETAINEE TREATMENT — Front Matter

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2000dd.Prohibition on cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment of persons under custody or control of the United States Government.
2000dd–0.Additional prohibition on cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.
2000dd–1.Protection of United States Government personnel engaged in authorized interrogations.
2000dd–2.Limitation on interrogation techniques.