Starfleet Directive 072

Starfleet Directive 072
Subject: Release of Enemy Prisoners During Wartime
To: All Starfleet personnel
In order to protect the safety and security of the United Federation of Planets and its citizens during times of war, it is hereby prohibited to release enemy prisoners without proper authorization from Starfleet Command.
All Starfleet personnel, including those in the field, must adhere to this directive and ensure that any prisoners of war are securely held until proper authorization for release has been granted by Starfleet Command.
Any violations of this directive will result in disciplinary action, up to and including court-martial proceedings.
This directive is effective immediately and supersedes all previous directives on this subject.
By order of Starfleet Command