Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 16 – Avoidance of sanguinary laws; cruel and unusual punishment | Midpage
Article 16
Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 16
Avoidance of sanguinary laws; cruel and unusual punishment
State of Maryland
That sanguinary Laws ought to be avoided as far as it is consistent with the safety of the State; and no Law to inflict cruel and unusual pains and penalties ought to be made in any case, or at any time, hereafter.