Sorry guys,but according to the "Crucifixion Handbook",(Vol. IX) as laid down by Cruxton Enterprises, and verified by Lord Wragg,(and others) a good flogging,prior to Crucifixion is hereby COMPULSORY .
All flogging,( the mandatory 50 strokes) is carried out,using the finest Cowhide Bullwhip,or a multi-strand Suede Flagrum.
To be hereby administered by the finest experts in the art of Whipping.
As dictated in Chapter VII Subsection 8 Paragraph 5(c)
Also,please note....
No allowance is made,towards Race,nor Gender.